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Rubio Cancels G20 Photo After Diplomat Walkout Threats

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled G20 photo with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after diplomats threatened walkout.
European diplomats threatened the walkout, prompting Rubio’s decision.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the cancellation was the right decision.
Russia’s foreign ministry blamed last-minute visa problems on Washington’s displeasure.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled G20 photo with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after diplomats threatened walkout.
European diplomats threatened the walkout, prompting Rubio’s decision.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said the cancellation was the right decision.
Russia’s foreign ministry blamed last-minute visa problems on Washington’s displeasure.