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Lavrov Leads Russia at G20 Despite U.S. Sanctions

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Sergei Lavrov will lead Russia's delegation at the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta on Oct. 30-31.
Sergei Lavrov remains under U.S. sanctions imposed after Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
President Donald Trump announced a diesel supply deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Oct. 9.
Several tankers carrying Russian diesel are heading to New York following the deal.

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Sergei Lavrov will lead Russia's delegation at the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta on Oct. 30-31.
Sergei Lavrov remains under U.S. sanctions imposed after Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
President Donald Trump announced a diesel supply deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Oct. 9.
Several tankers carrying Russian diesel are heading to New York following the deal.