https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-faces-huge-backlash-for-inviting-russian-finance-minister-to-g20-talks-after-years-of-exileContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-faces-huge-backlash-for-inviting-russian-finance-minister-to-g20-talks-after-years-of-exilehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-faces-huge-backlash-for-inviting-russian-finance-minister-to-g20-talks-after-years-of-exile#u55120Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:15:15 +0000US President Donald Trump invited Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov to G20 talks, sparking objections from European nations. The move is seen as a departure from the G20's three-year exclusion of Russia due to its actions in Ukraine. Siluanov's presence at the meeting drew criticism from US allies, who argue that Russia's economy should not be given relief until the Ukraine conflict is resolved.Why it mattersThe G20 meeting comes as Russia faces economic sanctions over its actions in Ukraine. European nations have been critical of Trump's decision to invite Siluanov,