Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov met with his U.S.…
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov met with his U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent at the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, where they discussed financial cooperation despite geopolitical tensions. The meeting sparked controversy in Europe, particularly over Germany's finance minister refusing to photograph with Siluanov, which the U.S. criticized as counterproductive to dialogue.
Consensus
- Anton Siluanov met with Scott Bessent at the G20 ministers' meeting in Asheville.
- The meeting took place on August 31 and September 1.
- Siluanov and Bessent discussed financial cooperation between Russia and the U.S.
- Both sides acknowledged the existence of points of contact in financial matters.
- Geopolitical tensions between Russia and the U.S. were noted.
- The U.S. defended Siluanov's participation in the G20 meeting.
- Germany's finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, refused to participate in a group photo with Siluanov.
- The refusal was criticized by the U.S. government.
- Some European officials expressed discomfort with Russia's participation.
Points of divergence
- Bessent conveyed a demand to stop military operations in Ukraine to Siluanov. — kommerst
- Klingbeil was reportedly annoyed by the U.S. decision to invite Siluanov, seeing it as an attempt to normalize relations with Russia. — vedomosti
- Some sources dispute the claim that Klingbeil turned his back on Siluanov; one source says he instead asked questions. — vedomosti
- Klingbeil and other European ministers agreed in advance to boycott the group photo if Siluanov was present. — vm
- Klingbeil stated he would not photograph with Siluanov during a plenary session. — tg_tvrain
- Klingbeil said he made his position clear during a plenary session. — tvrain
- Siluanov expressed confidence that financial relations could develop even amid geopolitical tensions. — interfax
Coverage (11 sources)
- Siluanov stated on points of contact between Russia and the US on financial issues — Коммерсантъ
- Bessent criticized the head of the German Ministry of Finance for its attitude towards Siluanov — Коммерсантъ
- Disagreements over Russia have increased tensions in US-Europe relations, Bloomberg reports citing sources... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Bessent dissatisfied with German Finance Ministry's attitude towards Siluanov at G20 — Ведомости
- Klingbay's refusal to pose with Siluanov caused dissatisfaction in Washington — Вести
- Bloomberg: Bessent condemned Europeans' hostile attitude toward Siluanov at G20 summit — Вечерняя Москва
- «If the parties do not talk, how can a solution be found?». US Treasury Secretary on Russia's participation in the G20 summit — Дождь (Telegram)
- If the parties do not talk, how can a solution be found. Bessent explained the invitation of Siluanov to G20 — Дождь
- Siluanov commented on the results of the meeting with Bessent at G20 in Asheville — Интерфакс
- US Treasury Secretary Explained 'Acidic' Europeans' Presence of Siluanov at G20 — Вести
- Reuters: Russia's invitation to G20 caused European ministers' dissatisfaction — Ведомости
Key entities
- Siluan
- USA
- Scott Bessent
- Russia
- G20
- Lars Klingbeil
- Ministry of Finance
- Bloomberg
- Germany
- Moscow
- Reuters
- Europe
- FRG
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