European Delegates Exit IMF Steering Committee Meeting as Russian Finance Minister Speaks

Nearly a dozen delegates departed the room when Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov began speaking at a steering committee meeting during the IMF summit. A second official present confirmed the walkout, stating that roughly twelve delegates left as the Russian official started his remarks. Among those who exited were representatives from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The episode occurred at the steering committee session of the International Monetary Fund summit.