US cancels G20 family photo over Russia
The gist
The US canceled the G20 family photo in Atlanta after delegations refused to pose with Russia's Sergey Lavrov.
The snub exposes how far Trump's outreach to Moscow strains ties with European allies.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026The US scrapped plans for the G20 family photo, according to two US officials speaking anonymously; officials said Rubio decided to cancel after judging the controversy would be a distraction.
- Oct 30, 2026The photo had been set for 10am Friday Atlanta time but did not take place; the US made no statement, though an official said they did not want the issue to become a distraction.
- Oct 30, 2026The G20 foreign ministers' meeting opened in Atlanta, chaired by Rubio, who said representatives were convening at a "critical moment" facing interconnected economic and geopolitical crises.