US EditionRussia’s Lavrov joins top European diplomats at G20 meeting in South Africa
- Foreign ministers from G20 economies gathered in South Africa amid tensions over the Ukraine war and trade disputes, with the U.S. Secretary of State staying away due to a feud with the hosts.
- The G20 nations, representing about 85% of global GDP, have faced increased discord since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa aims to address the concerns of poorer countries at the first G20 meeting held in Africa, focusing on inequality and climate change.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the agenda focused on 'diversity, equity and inclusion,' leading to the U.S. Absence from the meeting.
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Key diplomatic dynamics at G20: Lavrov's role and U.S. absence
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in South Africa on Thursday for a two-day gathering of the Group of 20 nations, where leading European diplomats are anticipated to reaffirm their backing for Ukraine, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio notably chose to skip the event.
Marco Rubio Snubs G20 Meeting in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — A meeting of foreign ministers from G20 countries will take place in Johannesburg on Thursday, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend amid diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S. Diplomats including Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are expected to attend the gathering, while the U.S. will be represented by acting ambassador to South Africa Dana Brown. [time-…
The Straits Times
G20 foreign ministers gather amid tensions over trade, Ukraine
JOHANNESBURG - Foreign ministers from the G20 top economies were to meet in South Africa on Thursday and Friday, amid tensions between members over the Ukraine war, trade disputes and with the top U.S. diplomat staying away owing to a feud with the hosts.
Associated Press News
UK foreign secretary questions Russia's 'appetite' for peace and challenges Lavrov at tense G20 meet
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he saw no appetite for peace from Russia in Ukraine after listening to a speech by Russia's top diplomat at a tense Group of
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