{
  "id": 5061077,
  "title": "Bessent Rules Out US-Russia Deals Before End Of War Against Ukraine — Reuters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/bessent-rules-out-us-russia-deals-before-end-of-war-against-ukraine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/bessent-rules-out-us-russia-deals-before-end-of-war-against-ukraine-reuters/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent informed Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that any agreements between Moscow and Washington are unattainable until Russia's conflict in Ukraine ceases, according to Reuters. A source close to the discussions revealed that Bessent conveyed to Siluanov that neither economic aid for Russia nor discussions on other issues would be feasible until the war concludes. The revelation that the US administration extended an invitation to Russia for this meeting caught several attendees, especially from European nations, off guard. Upon opening the meeting, some ministers were taken aback and displeased to see Siluanov attending the G20 forum in person for the first time since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domański, in particular, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Russian representative's presence, though he acknowledged the hosts' right to invite guests. Domański emphasized that Russia's continuous deception and aggressive stance against Ukraine made any conversation with them highly challenging. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil noted that the European Union is devising an additional sanctions package against Russia, but the presence of Siluanov at the Asheville meeting was seen as an \"alarming\" signal regarding cooperation with the US in these initiatives. Klingbeil underscored that he would prefer greater clarification from America on the fact that Siluanov should not be received as an ordinary guest. Siluanov's participation at this meeting stands in stark contrast to April 2022, when even his virtual attendance at that year's G20 gathering in Washington prompted widespread condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and led to officials from the US, UK, Canada, and the European Central Bank walking out of the meeting room during the Russian representative's remarks.",
  "summary": "US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that any agreements between Moscow and Washington are impossible until Russia's war against Ukraine ends, UATV English reports, citing Reuters . \"A source familiar with the discussions said Bessent told Siluanov that no economic relief for Russia or agreements on other matters are possible until the war ends,\" the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}