The Aporia · S. Jaishankar meets Russian, Polish, South Korean counterparts; discusses Ukraine, West Asia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on October 31, 2026, in Atlanta during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The meetings covered topics such as the Ukraine conflict, India-EU relations, West Asia’s situation, bilateral ties, and multilateral issues. Additionally, Jaishankar attended a college football game with fellow foreign ministers, hosted by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio whose son plays for the Florida Gators team.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted foreign ministers from the Group of 20 nations in Atlanta on October 30, 2026, amid deep rifts over the wars in Ukraine and Iran. The meeting faced significant controversy when several European diplomats refused to participate in a traditional group photo with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov due to tensions stemming from Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As a result, US officials canceled the photo session after concluding that the discord would be too much of a distraction. Despite criticism from allies, Rubio defended including Russia in the G20 meetings, emphasizing dialogue as crucial for addressing global crises. The discussions also covered energy access and the maintenance of open sea lanes for commerce amid rising energy prices following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran.

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with his Russian, Polish and South Korean counterparts in the U.S., discussing the Ukraine conflict, the situation in West Asia, bilateral ties and multilateral issues. asserted

Jaishankar → hold → Asia

The meetings took place on Saturday (October 31, 2026) on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta. asserted

meetings → take → Atlanta

In a social media post, Mr. Jaishankar said he "discussed the Ukraine conflict, Gulf situation and multilateral issues" with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. asserted

he → say → Lavrov

The External Affairs Minister also met Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, with discussions focusing on the Ukraine conflict, India-EU ties and the G20. asserted

discussions → meet → conflict

Poland is attending this year's G20 meetings as a full participant following an invitation from the U.S. asserted

Poland → attend → U.S.

It has also expressed interest in securing permanent membership of the grouping. asserted

It → express → grouping

“My meeting with DPM & FM Radosław Sikorski @sikorskiradek of Poland focused on the Ukraine conflict, India-EU ties and the G20,” Mr. Jaishankar said. asserted

Jaishankar → focus → conflict

Mr. Jaishankar also met South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and discussed bilateral cooperation and other multilateral issues. asserted

Jaishankar → meet → cooperation

“Appreciated the stocktaking with @FMChoHyun of the Republic of Korea of our bilateral cooperation, as also the discussion on G20 and multilateral issues,” he said. asserted

he → appreciate → G20

After two days of brainstorming on global affairs, Jaishankar and fellow G20 foreign ministers attended the college football game between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. asserted

Jaishankar → brainstorm → Atlanta

“Happy to introduce my fellow foreign ministers to the quintessential American sport of football and welcome them to #GatorNation,” Mr. Rubio posted on social media after escorting the visitors to the stands of the stadium. asserted

Rubio → introduce → stadium

Mr. Rubio's son Anthony plays as a running back for the Florida Gators and is in his fourth season with the team. asserted

son → play → team

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