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G20 Cancels Lavrov Photo as Ukraine, Middle East Protests Rise

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov attended the G20 in Atlanta, prompting objections over Ukraine and Middle East conflicts.
German Minister Johann Wadephul said ministers would not pose with Lavrov, so the family photo was cancelled.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged G20 ministers to cooperate on stability at the Atlanta meeting.
The United States pushed for addressing trade imbalances and countering China’s critical mineral dominance.

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Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov attended the G20 in Atlanta, prompting objections over Ukraine and Middle East conflicts.
German Minister Johann Wadephul said ministers would not pose with Lavrov, so the family photo was cancelled.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged G20 ministers to cooperate on stability at the Atlanta meeting.
The United States pushed for addressing trade imbalances and countering China’s critical mineral dominance.