Politics · Atlanta, United States · United States of America · October 30, 2026

G20 foreign ministers' photo canceled over Lavrov

Reported by 10 outlets · first reported Oct 30, 4:37 PM ET

The US canceled the G20 family photo in Atlanta after about a third of members threatened a boycott. Australia, the UK and others refused to stand with Russia's Lavrov. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted Lavrov. Rubio urged cooperation.

Why it matters

It shows deep splits over Russia's war as G20 members try to work on energy and trade.

Background

The US hosts the G20 this year, with a leaders' summit planned for December.

The story so far

1. Oct 30G20 foreign ministers' photo canceled over Lavrov
2. Oct 31G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta talks without joint statement
3. Nov 1G20 foreign ministers end without joint statement

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 30, 8:29 PM ET
• BBC News ↗Oct 30, 6:11 PM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 30, 4:37 PM ET

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