The G20 summit canceled the family photo due to Lavrov

Name: The G20 summit canceled the family photo due to Lavrov
Uploaded: 2026-10-31T04:48:30.000Z
Description: At the G20 summit in Atlanta, the traditional joint photo was canceled due to a boycott by several countries that refused to be photographed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The organizers decided to abandon the ritual, which was meant to

2026-10-31T04:48:30.000Z

At the G20 summit in Atlanta, the traditional joint photo was canceled due to a boycott by several countries that refused to be photographed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

The organizers decided to abandon the ritual, which was meant to demonstrate the unity of world leaders. The reason was a strong protest from Germany and several other countries against the presence of the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The refusal of Western allies became a powerful symbol of disagreements over attempts by US President Donald Trump to establish relations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.