U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on September 1, 2026, that Russia's participation in the G20 summit had no impact on the talks. Bessent also said the Russian finance minister he met with "is unsanctioned" after some European leaders were disappointed by Russia's participation over the war in Ukraine.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on Monday that Washington will not grant Russia economic relief or negotiate side agreements…

Bessent said nearly all G20 members backed the chair’s statement and argued that continued engagement with Moscow remains important.