The G20 = Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting of the 20 Major Countries in Washington has closed.

When the representative of Russia, who continues to invade Ukraine, made a statement, representatives of multiple countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom stood up, which was an unusual development.

The G20's first ministerial-level meeting since the military invasion by Russia, the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting, began on the night of the 20th of Japan time, with discussions and closing for more than five hours.



Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the meeting online.


The Ukrainian side also attended.



At the conference, the impact of the situation in Ukraine on the world economy was discussed.



After the meeting, the Russian side criticized the West by issuing a statement saying that "economic sanctions are not only increasing inflationary pressure but also becoming a new risk to the economy."



Meanwhile, British Treasury Minister Snak, who attended the meeting, said in a post on Twitter that when Russian representatives spoke, representatives from multiple countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom stood up, which was an unusual development. have become.

British Treasury Minister “Unity to Condemn War”

"When the Russian representative spoke, we left the venue with the United States and Canada. We unite to condemn Russia's war against Ukraine and punish Russia," British Treasury Minister Snak said in a Twitter post. We will work together to promote strong responses. "



Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Treasury Minister Freeland also posted on Twitter: "Canada and many democratic partners have left at the time of Russia's remarks."



Local media reports that US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has also left.

Russian Treasury Statement “Sanctions Are New Risks to the Economy”

After the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, the Russian Ministry of Finance issued a statement, and Siluanov, who attended online, said in a meeting that "the world economy is in a very bad situation. Sanctions against Russia Not only is it increasing the inflationary pressure that has already occurred, but it is also a new risk to the economy. "