US Won’t Repeat Anti-Russia Walkout at G-20 Meetings This Week

The Treasury chief and allied officials instead plan to rebut what the Russians say and condemn the country’s actions in Ukraine, a senior Treasury official said Monday in a telephone briefing with reporters.

Russia’s presence is once again expected to prevent G-20 finance ministers from issuing a joint communique when they conclude their meeting on Thursday.

The US agenda this week — which will also feature sessions for G-7 finance ministers, Eurogroup finance ministers and several bilateral meetings — will include pushing to finalize a plan to cap the price of Russian oil exports, tightening sanctions against Russia, stepping up aid for Ukraine and addressing threats to the global economy, the official said.

Yellen will also meet Friday morning with Eurogroup finance ministers and hold a press conference in the afternoon.