August 31, 2026
Reports say Bessent meets Russian finance minister at G20
A Fox Business correspondent reports that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting the Russian finance minister during the G20 finance meetings. The reported Ukraine peace-plan discussion is still developing.
What we know
A Fox Business correspondent has reported a meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Russia’s finance minister at the G20. SN Media is monitoring for official confirmation and further details.
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AP, Axios and Reuters confirm Bessent–Siluanov meeting at G20
Associated Press reported that Russia’s finance ministry said Finance Minister Anton Siluanov met U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the G20. Axios, citing a Treasury spokesperson, reported that the discussion covered the Ukraine peace plan and economic growth. Reuters later reported that Bessent told Siluanov no economic relief was possible before Russia’s war against Ukraine ends.
Fox Business reporter says Bessent is meeting Russian finance minister
Fox Business correspondent Edward Lawrence reported that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was meeting Russia’s finance minister during the G20 finance meetings. Lawrence said Bessent was advancing President Trump’s 28-point Ukraine peace plan. The meeting and its agenda have not yet been independently confirmed by an official statement.