Russia Returns to G20 Table in Bangkok on U.S. Invitation That Angers Europe

Russia’s return to the G20 table in Bangkok has sharpened tensions between Washington and European allies over outreach to Moscow. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov took part in discussions at the summit on Thursday, following a U.S. invitation. For European governments backing Ukraine, the move signals a shift toward restoring Russia’s place in international forums while the war continues. Germany has publicly opposed efforts to normalize ties with Moscow. The invitation exposes disagreements among allies over diplomacy and Russia’s role in global institutions today.