The Guardian
Bank of England chief joins IMF walkout over Russia’s participation
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey joined finance leaders from France, Germany and several Scandinavian and Baltic countries in leaving an International Monetary Fund session in Bangkok. They walked out in protest at Russia’s participation as Russian finance minister Anton Siluanov addressed the gathering in Russian.
What to know
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Andrew Bailey walked out alongside counterparts from France, Germany and several Scandinavian and Baltic countries.
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The walkout occurred during the IMF meeting in Bangkok as Russian finance minister Anton Siluanov spoke in Russian.
Why it matters
The walkout highlights opposition among some attending finance leaders to Russia’s participation in this international financial meeting.
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