Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the United States’ decision to invite Russia to a G20 meeting created “a lot of discomfort” among allied governments. Russia’s participation marked its return to the forum after being excluded from several Western-led international gatherings following its invasion of Ukraine. European officials criticized the invitation and said Moscow should not be treated as a normal partner while the war continues. The episode exposed divisions within the G20 and renewed debate over Russia’s diplomatic isolation and future role in global economic institutions.
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