US brings back Russia’s Siluanov to G20 finance talks, angering Europe

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has made a surprise appearance at United States-hosted G20 finance talks in North Carolina, sparking frustration and dismay among European ministers and officials.Siluanov’s appearance at the talks in Asheville on Monday marks the first time the minister, who was appointed in 2011, has attended a G20 meeting in person since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iran economy could collapse within months, US Treasury’s Bessent warnslist 2 of 3US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iranlist 3 of 3War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?end of listHe held a bilateral meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with Russia’s Ministry of Finance saying the two men discussed financial cooperation within the G20 framework.A US official said the meeting focused on US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine.Asked about the invitation to Siluanov, Trump told reporters: “We like getting along with everybody. One of the reasons I’m so successful, I get along with everybody.”European officials, however, criticised the move.Polish Finance Minister And...