US Cancels G20 Photo Over Russia Row
The US cancelled the G20 foreign ministers' group photo in Atlanta after European diplomats refused to stand beside Russia's Sergey Lavrov. The post US Cancels G20 Photo Over Russia Row appeared first on The Rio Times .
The United States has cancelled the customary group photograph at the G20 foreign ministers’ assembly in Atlanta due to disagreements over Russia's participation. European diplomats declined to stand beside Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, and threatened to walk out, prompting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to make the decision.
The incident has exacerbated tensions between the countries, with Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski supporting the cancellation. The dispute over Lavrov's presence symbolizes a broader rift among the G20 members, who hold differing views on issues such as the war in Ukraine, US-Israeli tensions with Iran, and US tariffs.
The G20, comprising 19 countries and the European Union, is a forum for discussing economic and geopolitical crises. The Atlanta meeting serves as a preparatory session for the G20 leaders' summit in Miami in December 2026. The cancellation of the photo may complicate efforts to reach consensus on various topics, including Ukraine, trade, and Iran.
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