No time to normalise Russia at G20: EU
Summary
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis said it is not time to normalize Russia’s presence at G20 meetings, as European leaders objected to Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attending talks in Asheville. The G20 finance meeting was overshadowed by tensions over Ukraine, Iran sanctions, U.S. tariffs and broader divisions among major economies.
Key Points
- Valdis Dombrovskis said the EU does not think now is the time to normalize Russia’s presence at G20 meetings.
- European leaders protested the attendance of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the finance talks in Asheville, North Carolina.
- The G20 discussions were overshadowed by the wars in Ukraine and Iran-related tensions, along with disputes over tariffs and trade practices.
- US officials are seeking agreement on a joint communiqué ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit in Miami in December.
