Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, participated in a walkout at an International Monetary Fund meeting in Bangkok, protesting against the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. This action was supported by finance leaders from several European countries, reflecting strong opposition to normalizing relations with Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The walkout involved nearly half of the delegates, highlighting the tension surrounding Russia's involvement in international finance discussions. Despite the protests, the U.S. has shown support for Russia's participation, indicating a divide among nations regarding engagement with Russia in the global economic arena.