US and Russian Finance Ministers Meet at G20 Amid Broader Diplomatic Talks
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held discussions with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the G20 summit, focusing on potential peace negotiations for Ukraine. The meeting occurred alongside wider diplomatic engagements addressing trade disputes, sanctions policy, and regional economic coordination.
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