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Russian, US finance chiefs meet on G20 sidelines to discuss bilateral cooperation

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met on the sidelines of the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, discussing bilateral financial cooperation and G20 interaction. A US Treasury official reportedly said Bessent also raised Trump's 'peace plan' with Siluanov. No official statements from either side have been released.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 31, 2026 Published 2h ago

Meeting on the G20 sidelines

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, the Russian Finance Ministry reported on Sunday. The ministry said the two officials discussed "issues of Russian-US cooperation on the financial track and interaction within the G20," according to a statement released via its channel in the Max messenger.

The G20 meeting, which opened on Monday, August 31, and continues through September 1, brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from the world's major economies. The meeting in Asheville marks the first in-person gathering of its kind since the start of the pandemic.

Peace plan discussion reported

CNBC News, citing a US Treasury Department official, reported that Bessent discussed Trump's "peace plan" with Siluanov, as carried by the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. The report did not elaborate on the specifics of the plan or the nature of the discussion. No further details or official statements from either the US or Russian side have been released following the meeting.

US Treasury Secretary's busy schedule

Bessent is scheduled to hold at least 11 bilateral meetings this week in Asheville, with counterparts including representatives of China, Japan, South Korea, and Canada, according to the same report. The meetings are part of the broader G20 agenda, which includes discussions on global economic recovery, taxation, and financial regulation.

European concerns over Russian participation

European officials expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's participation in the G20 meeting, according to earlier Ukrinform reporting. The concerns were not specified in the report, but come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Western nations over a range of issues, including the conflict in Ukraine and allegations of cyberattacks.

The meeting between Siluanov and Bessent is notable as it represents one of the highest-level direct contacts between Russian and US officials in recent months, against a backdrop of strained bilateral relations.

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Ukrinform

Framing: Highlights the meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Russian Finance Minister Siluanov, emphasizing the discussion of Trump's 'peace plan'. — Neutral, factual reporting with a tone of detached observation.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

CNBC News reported that Bessent met Russian Finance Minister Siluanov, citing a Treasury Department official.
The meeting discussed Trump's 'peace plan'.
No further details or official statements from either the U.S. or Russian side have been released following the meeting.
Bessent is scheduled to hold at least 11 bilateral meetings in Asheville this week.
His counterparts will include representatives of China, Japan, South Korea and Canada.
European officials expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's participation in the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors, which opened on Monday, August 31, in Asheville, North Carolina.

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TASS — English

Framing: Russian-US finance chiefs discuss bilateral cooperation

as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting
The Russian Finance Ministry reported the meeting
The ministry discussed issues of Russian-US cooperation on the financial track and interaction within the G20
The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting is taking place on August 31 and September 1 in Asheville, USA

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRussian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC, Ukrinform as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe Russian Finance Ministry reported the meeting between Siluanov and Bessent.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe meeting discussed issues of Russian-US cooperation on the financial track and interaction within the G20.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimThe G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting is taking place on August 31 and September 1 in Asheville, USA.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC
ClaimCNBC News, citing a Treasury Department official, reported that Bessent discussed Trump's 'peace plan' with Siluanov.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Ukrinform as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimNo further details or official statements from either the U.S. or Russian side have been released following the meeting.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Ukrinform as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimBessent is scheduled to hold at least 11 bilateral meetings in Asheville this week.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Ukrinform as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimBessent's bilateral meetings in Asheville will include representatives of China, Japan, South Korea and Canada.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Ukrinform as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimEuropean officials expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's participation in the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors that opened on Monday, August 31, in Asheville, North Carolina.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Ukrinform as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
ClaimBessent discussed Trump's 'peace plan' with Siluanov.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Ukrinform as of Aug 31, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Ukrinform, TASS — English 10 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31