The Latest Breaking News from Janet Yellen

Yellen to attend G-20 sessions as US retreats on boycott idea

The U.S. backed further away from any suggestion that its officials would boycott Group of 20 meetings if their Russian counterparts attend, as the Treasury Department said Secretary Janet Yellen will participate in some sessions this week.

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2022

Yellen to see Ukraine PM, avoid Russians at global meetings

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to meet with Ukraine's prime minister during this week’s spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022

Yellen to push institutions to scale up response to war-fueled food security crisis

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will convene a high-level panel on Tuesday to discuss the global response to an ongoing food security crisis exacerbated by Russia's war against Ukraine, the Treasury Department said in a statement.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2022

Yellen talks tough on China, warning of fallout over Russia ties

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday delivered a pointed warning to China on its alignment with Russia, suggesting potential economic consequences from the international community depending on how it approaches President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022

Top US official urges China to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says China’s stance on Ukraine could hamper countries’ willingness to work with Beijing.

Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2022

Yellen says China faces consequences if it fails to help stop Russia's war in Ukraine

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday appealed to China to take action to help end Russia's war in Ukraine, warning in a landmark speech that Beijing's standing in the world would suffer if it fails to do so.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022

Yellen to convene meeting on war-related food security issues next week

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday said she was deeply concerned about the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on global food prices and supply, noting that over 275 million people worldwide were facing acute food insecurity.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022

Yellen: Don't help Russia evade sanctions, or else

A speech from the Treasury secretary puts Ukraine war at center of financial diplomacy.

Axios · Apr 13, 2022

Yellen: Nations flouting Russia sanctions face consequences

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that countries that undermine the sanctions the United States and its allies have imposed on Russia will face consequences

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Yellen to China: Help stop Russia's war in Ukraine or lose standing in the world

China should help end Russia's "heinous war" in Ukraine or face a loss of its standing in the world, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday, warning that those who seek to undermine Western sanctions face economic consequences.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022