https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-finance-minister-invited-by-trump-draws-objections-at-g-20-meetingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-finance-minister-invited-by-trump-draws-objections-at-g-20-meetinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-finance-minister-invited-by-trump-draws-objections-at-g-20-meeting#u55690Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:10:07 +0000President Trump has invited Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to G-20 finance talks in Asheville, ending a three-year exile for Russia. The move has drawn strong protests from European allies, including Germany, who have shunned Siluanov at the US-hosted meeting. Despite the tension, US official Bessent met with his Russian counterpart but reportedly informed Russia that no economic relief will be provided until the war in Ukraine ends. The US also drew criticism for barring journalists from the proceedings.Why it mattersRussia had been excluded from G-20 participation for three years fo