G20 diplomats, including from China and Russia, face deep rifts as they prepare to meet in Atlanta
The G20, a group of the world's largest economies, is gathering in Atlanta to address deep divisions over ongoing conflicts and global crises. The summit, chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aims to set the stage for a larger leaders' meeting hosted by President Donald Trump in December. However, significant disagreements persist, particularly on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, and China's actions in the South China Sea.
These issues have contributed to rising fuel costs and trade uncertainty. U.S. officials prioritize resolving differences over freedom of navigation in key waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, Black Sea, and South China Sea. The meeting is further complicated by the presence of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is invited despite Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine.
Lavrov's attendance could strain Western alliances and undermine the G20's unified message on the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine and South Africa are absent from the list, while Saudi Arabia expresses concern over potential U.S. military intervention in Iran.
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