Europe declines G20 photo with Russia’s finance minister
By The BriefBrief
European finance ministers refused to appear in a G20 photo alongside Russia’s finance minister Anton Siluanov. The decision follows US efforts to bring Moscow back into the G20 photo arrangement, highlighting continued friction tied to the Ukraine conflict.
WHO:European finance ministers
WHAT:Refused to appear in a G20 photo with Russia’s finance minister Anton Siluanov
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE:Europe
WHY:They refused to appear in the G20 photo arrangement that included Russia’s finance minister Anton Siluanov after the US invited Moscow back.
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