Ukraine and Western Delegates Walk Out on Russian Minister at IMF Meetings in Bangkok

Ukraine and several Western delegations staged a walkout during Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov's speech at the IMF annual meetings in Bangkok, marking a collective protest against Russia's presence. National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andriy Pyshnyi said he left the IMFC plenary session alongside delegates from all Nordic countries, the EU, Canada, Britain, France, and Germany. He described the coordinated action as a first and an emotional show of support. Siluanov attended the IMFC meeting for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion. The walkout followed German criticism of US efforts to restore Russia's global position after President Trump announced a diesel fuel deal with Putin.