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Russia’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.

1 day ago·Pointe-Noire, Congo

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Deutsche Welle

G20 foreign ministers gather in South Africa without Rubio

The meeting will focus on Gaza and Ukraine, but countries from the Global South want to confront reform, climate change and economic fairness.

2 days ago·Bonn, Germany

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Time Magazine

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-…

2 days ago·United States

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The Straits Times

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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.

2 days ago·Singapore

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Associated Press News

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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

2 days ago·United States

G20 foreign ministers meet in South Africa without US on board

Top diplomats from the Group of 20 major economies will convene in South Africa on Thursday for a meeting dominated by a packed global agenda but overshadowed by a snub by the top US envoy.

2 days ago·France

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