Bessent told Siluanov that aid to Russia is impossible until the end of the war

According to sources cited by Politico and Reuters, Bessent made it clear to Siluanov that no economic aid to Russia can be discussed until the war ends.

Siluanov, according to these reports, spoke about an “area of mutual interests” and possible concessions for Moscow, after which Bessent sharply cut him off and said that “nothing is possible until the war is over”.

Politico reported that the U.S. deputy treasury secretary confirmed the meeting and conveyed Bessent’s position: the war must end, and the U.S. wants a peaceful outcome.

Russia’s Finance Ministry said the heads of the two departments discussed issues of Russian-American cooperation on the financial track and within the framework of the Group of 20. Siluanov took part in a G20 meeting for the first time since the start of the war, and the U.S. Treasury Department emphasized that Russia’s inclusion on the list of participants was a decision of the White House.

The Russian minister’s visit was not announced in advance. Commenting on Russia’s invitation to the meeting, Trump told reporters that the U.S. “likes getting along with everybody” and that one of the reasons for his success is the ability to get along with everyone.

Siluanov’s participation caused irritation among European officials: German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called the invitation a “warning sign”, and the German ministry saw it as an attempt to normalize relations. At the same time, Europe is preparing another package of sanctions against Russia, and in the U.S. the Senate in early August finally approved Lindsey Graham’s so-called “nuclear sanctions” bill, which now risks getting stuck in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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