A G20 Invitation and a Chill in the Air The recent G20 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, has been marked by more than just diplomatic niceties.
Russia's Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the gathering, sparking discontent from Germany and other European nations over the US invitation.
Russia's inclusion in the G20 is not unprecedented, but this particular invite comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and the West.