Group photo G20 canceled because ministers did not want Lavrov in the picture

At a recent conference, a significant number of foreign ministers, particularly from Europe, Australia, and Canada, refused to pose for a photo with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the host, decided to cancel the photo opportunity to avoid it becoming a spectacle. Despite attempts to take separate photos, the ministers remained unwilling. The U.S. is seeking to improve relations with Russia, but many attendees disagreed, emphasizing that normalcy with Russia is not possible. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and British Minister Ed Miliband criticized Russia's actions, highlighting recent attacks. Lavrov acknowledged concerns about the photo but suggested that the ministers' focus on it reflected deeper issues. The G20 summit in December may see Russian President Putin's attendance, which remains uncertain.