US Cancels G20 Family Photo After Australia, UK and Others Refuse to Appear with Russia's Lavrov

The traditional G20 foreign ministers' 'family photo' was abruptly cancelled by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after about one-third of member countries, including Australia and the UK, threatened to boycott the photo op rather than be seen alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The decision came as several European officials also signaled they would walk out of the snapshot that typically opens such international gatherings. The cancellation underscores the deep diplomatic rift over Russia's actions and the challenge of maintaining unity within the G20. Rubio's move avoided a public display of division, but it also highlighted the group's struggle to find common ground. The absence of the photo sends a clear message about the current state of global alliances and the isolation facing Russia. As the meeting proceeds, all eyes will be on whether substantive talks can overcome the visible fractures among the world's major economies.