G20 Photo Controversy Over Russia

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1. 30 Oct

   The Atlanta meeting is intended as a precursor for the G20 leaders’ summit hosted by President Donald Trump this December, scheduled to take place at his Miami golf club.

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Coverage 18 articles

• 30 Oct Rubio hosts G20 talks as Russia’s Lavrov presence sparks tensionsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a meeting of G20 officials in Atlanta, where tensions arose due to Russia's presence led by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Several European officials refused to participate in the customary group photograph because of their objections to being seen alongside Lavrov.Al Jazeera
• 30 Oct G20 drops group photo as Europeans refuse to stand with LavrovEuropean officials refused to stand for a group photo with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, leading the United States to cancel the traditional photograph at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta. The decision highlights the division within the G20 over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which remains under Western sanctions. Key issues discussed included global energy prices affected by Iran's blockage of…Al Jazeera
• 30 Oct Miliband boycotted cancelled G20 photocall with Russian envoy over UkraineAt a G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta, Ed Miliband and other European counterparts refused to participate in a scheduled photocall with Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s envoy. The US canceled the event due to controversy over inviting Russian officials amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine. This move reflects growing concerns among European countries about the US's approach towards engaging with Russia despite its…Evening Standard
• 30 Oct US hosts G-20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide membersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened talks on October 30 in Atlanta with foreign ministers from the Group of 20 (G-20), including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, amid tensions over conflicts in Ukraine and Iran and rising energy costs. The meeting precedes crucial US midterm elections and a December G-20 leaders’ summit in Miami. Diplomatic rifts are evident as some European officials have chosen not to appear in group…The Straits Times
• 30 Oct Miliband boycotted cancelled G20 photocall with Russian envoy over UkraineAt a G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Ed Miliband and other European counterparts boycotted a scheduled photocall with Sergei Lavrov, Russia's envoy, due to tensions over Ukraine. The United States cancelled the event to avoid controversy, as some countries questioned the inclusion of Russia following its attacks on Ukraine. This move highlights growing unease among Western allies about U.S. relations with…Evening Standard
• 30 Oct 'Europeans balked': G20 foreign ministers' meeting opens without group photo. Here's whyAt a recent G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, the traditional group photo was canceled after European officials threatened to boycott due to Russia’s participation following its war on Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled the photograph to prevent potential disruptions, aligning with several countries' policies against engaging directly with Russian officials over the conflict. The meeting…Times of India
• 30 Oct US cancels ‘family photo’ at G20 after Europeans object to RussiaEuropean diplomats refused to participate in the traditional group photograph with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 meeting in Atlanta, causing the US to cancel the event. German and British officials explicitly stated their unwillingness to be pictured alongside Lavrov due to ongoing tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This cancellation reflects broader disagreements among nations…Sydney Morning Herald
• 30 Oct EU diplomats object to G20 photo with Lavrov, prompting US cancellationUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled a planned group photo at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta following objections from European diplomats who refused to be pictured with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The cancellation came as tensions escalated over Russia’s involvement in the ongoing war in Ukraine and disagreements on various global issues like US tariffs and disputes in the South…Euronews
• 30 Oct G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian ministerAt the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, US diplomats cancelled an official group photograph after several countries, including the UK, refused to stand with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov due to tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The meeting, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, saw diplomatic strains as some nations prioritized their stance against Russia over formal protocol…BBC
• 30 Oct G20 foreign ministers skip photo-op amid objections over RussiaForeign ministers from the G20 countries did not participate in a group photo before their meeting in Atlanta on October 30 due to objections from European representatives over Russia’s inclusion. Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that there would be no normalcy with Russia, leading to plans for potential separate photos instead of one inclusive image. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between…The Straits Times

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