U.S. demands end to Ukraine war at finance talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanded to Russian counterpart Anton Siluanov that the war in Ukraine must end, stating that economic cooperation is impossible until the conflict concludes. The meeting took place during the G20 finance ministers' gathering in Asheville, USA.
Consensus
- The meeting between U.S. and Russian finance ministers took place in Asheville, USA.
- The meeting occurred during the G20 finance ministers' meeting on August 31 and September 1.
- Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, conveyed to Anton Siluanov, Russian Finance Minister, that the war in Ukraine must end.
- Bessent stated that economic cooperation between the U.S. and Russia is impossible until the conflict ends.
- The U.S. will not ease sanctions against Russia until the war in Ukraine ends.
- The meeting was described as productive by a U.S. official.
- Both sides discussed cooperation within the G20 framework.
Points of divergence
- Bessent sharply interrupted Siluanov when he tried to discuss topics for joint actions. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Siluanov's participation in the meeting was a decision made by the White House. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- US Treasury Minister on Talks with Russian Colleague Demanded End to War in Ukraine — The Moscow Times
- US Treasury: Bessent handed Siluanov request to stop fighting in Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
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