A Russian delegation will attend the G20 energy meeting in Houston, Texas, taking place from September 14 to 16. Marat Berdyev, the Russian ambassador responsible for G20-related matters, announced on Telegram that the group will include officials from the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Natural Resources. While he did not name the individuals involved, Berdyev noted that Russia’s proposals on energy balance, technological neutrality, the role of fossil fuels, natural gas, and peaceful nuclear energy are drawing interest. This is part of an ongoing effort by Russia to engage in global energy policy discussions despite its strained relations with many Western nations. This development follows the recent participation of Russian Finance Minister Anton Silouanov at the G20 Finance meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, in early September. Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne expressed concern about this presence, calling it a source of "malaise" in an interview with the Associated Press. Silouanov, who is typically excluded from meetings in Western countries due to Russia's actions in Ukraine, was invited by the United States and seated at the main table with other finance ministers. He also held one-on-one talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis emphasized that "this is not the time to normalize Russia or its presence at such meetings." The G20, which brings together the world's largest economies, is being hosted in the United States this year, with major events taking place in cities like Asheville and Houston. The final major G20 meeting will be held in December at a luxury golf resort in Miami, Florida, owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump. This location has drawn attention due to its association with Trump and the political implications of hosting a high-level international economic forum there.