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Germany's Finance Minister Calls Russia's G20 Attendance 'Irritating' at US Summit

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil criticized Russia's participation at the G20 finance ministers meeting in Asheville, calling it 'irritating'.

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German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on 2026-08-31 that the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanow at the G20 finance ministers meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, was 'irritating'. [1] The Russian Finance Ministry said on 2026-08-31 that Russian Finance Minister Siluanov and US Treasury Secretary Bessent discussed financial cooperation between Russia and the US and interaction within the G20 framework. [2] Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met to discuss President Donald Trump's plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. [3] US President Donald Trump stated in a White House interview that he enjoys getting along with everyone, explaining this attitude as the reason for the warm reception of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. [4] Russian Finance Minister Siluanov made his first physical appearance at a G20 summit since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which was triggered by Vladimir Putin. [5] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on 2026-05-21 that China refused to agree to a joint G20 statement regarding trade imbalances. [6] Lars Klingbeil said Germany will continue to support Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. [7] Lars Klingbeil said he directly addressed Anton Siluanow during the G20 sessions and demanded he end Russia's 'brutal war' against Ukraine. [8] At the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, N.C. on 2026-09-01, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov 'created a lot of discomfort around the table.' [9] When Siluanov tried to discuss areas of mutual interest, the source said Bessent interrupted him and said 'nothing is possible until the war is over.' [10] European delegates, including German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, protested Siluanov's presence, with some threatening to boycott the traditional 'family photo' unless he was excluded. [11] Trump stated in the Oval Office that he likes getting along with everybody and brushed aside the criticism regarding Siluanov's visit. [12]
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  1. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on 2026-08-31 that the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanow at the G20 finance ministers meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, was 'irritating'. · DIE ZEIT
  2. The Russian Finance Ministry said on 2026-08-31 that Russian Finance Minister Siluanov and US Treasury Secretary Bessent discussed financial cooperation between Russia and the US and interaction within the G20 framework. · Deccan Herald
  3. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met to discuss President Donald Trump's plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. · Lenta.ruRussia
  4. US President Donald Trump stated in a White House interview that he enjoys getting along with everyone, explaining this attitude as the reason for the warm reception of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. · Lenta.ruRussia
  5. Russian Finance Minister Siluanov made his first physical appearance at a G20 summit since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which was triggered by Vladimir Putin. · Jurnalul
  6. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on 2026-05-21 that China refused to agree to a joint G20 statement regarding trade imbalances. · Ekonomim
  7. Lars Klingbeil said Germany will continue to support Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. · DIE ZEIT
  8. Lars Klingbeil said he directly addressed Anton Siluanow during the G20 sessions and demanded he end Russia's 'brutal war' against Ukraine. · DIE ZEIT
  9. At the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, N.C. on 2026-09-01, Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov 'created a lot of discomfort around the table.' · Winnipeg Free Press
  10. When Siluanov tried to discuss areas of mutual interest, the source said Bessent interrupted him and said 'nothing is possible until the war is over.' · The Globe and Mail
  11. European delegates, including German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, protested Siluanov's presence, with some threatening to boycott the traditional 'family photo' unless he was excluded. · RT
  12. Trump stated in the Oval Office that he likes getting along with everybody and brushed aside the criticism regarding Siluanov's visit. · RT
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