The United States canceled the group photo planned for the opening of the G20 talks in Atlanta after several European countries refused to appear alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and threatened to leave the session. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the decision, according to two American officials, believing the controversy would distract participants. The cancellation highlights G20 divisions over the war in Ukraine, U.S. tariffs, Chinese activity in the South China Sea and the conflict involving Iran. The meeting is still expected to take place and prepare the leaders’ summit scheduled for Miami in December, while the exclusions of Ukraine and founding member South Africa have added further tensions.
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