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Trump Defends Hosting Russia at G20 as European Backlash Mounts
U.S. officials have previously objected to Russia attending G20 meetings
In the past, U.S. officials have strongly opposed Russia’s participation in G20 meetings.
Asked in March 2022, whether Russia should be removed from the G20, Biden answered: “On the latter point, my answer is yes. That depends on the G20.” If members could not agree to remove Russia, Biden said Ukraine should be invited to attend and observe G20 meetings.
During a finance meeting with global senior finance officials in April 2022 in Washington for the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Spring meetings, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and officials representing Britain, Canada, and the European Central Bank walked out when Siluanov began addressing the gathering virtually.
“My decision to work with others to leave when the Russian Finance Minister began to speak was intended to make clear Russia’s behavior so violates, is so offensive to international norms, we’re not willing to allow Russia to participate or to listen to what the Russians have to say,” said Yellen during a subsequent press conference.
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