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Champagne Says U.S. Move to Invite Russia to G20 Meeting Caused ‘a Lot of Discomfort’
François-Philippe Champagne said Moscow’s attendance at the U.S.-hosted talks upset many countries as ministers pressed for support for Ukraine.
- On Tuesday, G20 finance ministers gathered in Asheville, N.C., where Finance Minister Philippe Champagne stated the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov "created a lot of discomfort around the table."
- President Donald Trump justified his government's invitation of Russia by stating, "We like getting along with everybody," despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- European officials excluded Siluanov from Monday's "family photo," while German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil cited an "increase in brutal rocket attacks" to clarify Germany's stance on Ukraine.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted Washington's invitation "certainly doesn't help US efforts to enlist the Europeans" in pressuring Iran, as the group struggles to agree on a joint statement.
- James Lindsay of the Council on Foreign Relations noted "significant differences" among ministers regarding China and Iran sanctions, adding that "very few recent G20 meetings have produced significant breakthroughs.
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The Toronto Star+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Champagne says U.S. move to invite Russia to G20 meeting caused ‘a lot of discomfort’
OTTAWA - Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Russia's presence at a G20 meeting hosted by the U.S. has made many countries uncomfortable.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+11 Reposted by 11 other sources
Champagne says U.S. move to invite Russia to G20 meeting caused 'a lot of discomfort'
OTTAWA - Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Russia's presence at a G20 meeting hosted by the U.S. has made many countries uncomfortable.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right0Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Left
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- 58% of the sources lean Left
58% Left
L 58%
C 42%
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