https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-irks-germany-europe-with-russian-g20-invite-press-bansContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-irks-germany-europe-with-russian-g20-invite-press-banshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-irks-germany-europe-with-russian-g20-invite-press-bans#u56325Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:07:45 +0000The United States caused friction with European allies and Germany by inviting Russia's sanctioned finance minister to a G20 meeting in Asheville. While the US welcomed Russia back to the summit, European ministers shunned the Russian representative and protested the invitation. Additionally, the US irked G20 participants by barring journalists from the event. Despite these tensions and dissent from China, the G20 eventually backed a final statement. US official Bessent met with his Russian counterpart but maintained that pressure and economic restrictions will persist until the war in Uk