US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia
The US cancelled the traditional G20 'family photo' at a foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta after several nations refused to be photographed alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the decision following threats of a boycott from the UK, Australia, and various European Union members.
Why it matters
The cancellation highlights the deep diplomatic isolation of Russia and the ongoing geopolitical tensions within international forums regarding the war in Ukraine.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio speaks during the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta. Photograph: Megan Varner/Pool Reuters/AP US secretary of state Marco Rubio speaks during the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta. Photograph: Megan Varner/Pool Reuters/AP G20 US cancels G20 ‘family photo’ after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia Marco Rubio pulls plug on traditional photo op at meeting of foreign ministers after about one-third of countries threaten boycott
Prefer the Guardian on Google The traditional “family photo” to open the G20 foreign minister’s meeting has been abruptly cancelled in the US after a host of nations – including Australia and the UK – refused to appear beside Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.
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