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US Treasury Secretary meets Russian counterpart at G20, angering European allies

⚡ Markets: Any credible sign of a US-led peace initiative could reduce the geopolitical risk premium in markets, potentially bearish for defense stocks and energy prices in the medium term.RUBUAHdefense stocks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a meeting with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at a G20 finance meeting, reportedly to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The engagement, which the US defended, drew criticism from European officials, who threatened boycotts and confronted the Russian minister, highlighting a rift in the Western approach to Moscow.

West MSM 2Non-West Ind. 3Google Non-West 1Regional 3Non-West State 1Google West 19 countries
11 sources across the spectrum
Non-West Ind.Meduza — U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Russian Finance Minister Siluanov met at the G20 to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. Sources say they also talked about doing business again.
West MSMNYT World — Europe Protests as U.S. Invites Russian Minister to G20 Finance Meeting
Google Non-WestGoogle News (India) — US brings back Russia’s Siluanov to G20 finance talks, angering Europe
RegionalKyiv Independent — US Treasury chief reportedly meets Russian counterpart to push Trump peace plan. Kyiv was unaware, source says
Non-West Ind.Al Arabiya — Bessent told Russian minister no economic relief until Ukraine war ends, source says
Non-West Ind.The Moscow Times — Bessent Reportedly Tells Russian Finance Minister No Economic Lifelines Until Ukraine War Ends
Non-West StateRT — Trump welcomes Russia at G20 despite EU tantrum
RegionalKyiv Independent — German vice-chancellor confronts Russia's finance chief at G20, calls his presence 'irritating'
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