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Leaders Meet at International Summits

Updated 2026-08-31 21:40 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reaffirmed their strategic alliance during the SCO summit. Treasury Secretary Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Siluanov on the sidelines of the G20, signaling potential policy shifts.

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Al Jazeera
The Russian and Chinese leaders met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
2026-08-31 21:14 UTC
Axios
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on the sidelines of the G20 Monday, a striking sign of the Trump administration's willingness to reopen hi
2026-08-31 21:20 UTC
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