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Russian finance minister attends G20 and meets with Bessent

The Russian finance minister participated in the G20 for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine, meeting his American counterpart.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The finance minister of Russia attended the G20 for the first time since the start of the invasion of Ukraine. This event came as Russia faces increasing isolation in various international spheres.

During the meeting, the Russian minister met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent. According to U.S. media, the conversation focused on the peace plan proposed by Donald Trump for Ukraine.

However, Russia did not confirm that the peace plan was the main topic of discussion. This lack of confirmation has led to speculation about the nature of the meeting and its content.

Additionally, as indicated by several members of the press, there were contestations from European representatives regarding Russia's presence at the G20. Russia's participation has been a point of contention in current international relations, especially regarding the conflict in Ukraine.

Bessent's meeting with the Russian minister may indicate how the United States is approaching tensions with Russia, although the negotiation landscape remains uncertain.

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