Bank of England governor walks out of IMF summit in protest against Russia

Finance leaders, including the Bank of England governor, have walked out of an International Monetary Fund meeting in Bangkok in protest after the Russian finance minister took the floor. The walkout involved officials from France, Germany, and several Scandinavian and Baltic nations, who left the session when the Russian official addressed the group in Russian. The demonstration underscores growing tensions over Russia’s role in the global financial forum. The move follows escalating diplomatic disputes tied to Russia’s participation in international economic discussions.

Andrew Bailey among finance leaders to leave session in Bangkok when Russian finance minister addressed groupThe Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has taken part in a walkout of finance leaders who left an International Monetary Fund meeting in protest against Russian involvement.Bailey joined counterparts from France, Germany and a number of Scandinavian and Baltic countries who left the session in Bangkok when the Russian finance minister, Anton Siluanov, addressed the group in Russian. Continue reading...