The G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta has exposed significant divisions over Russia's participation and the future of international cooperation. According to The Guardian on October 31, the United States cancelled the traditional group photograph after the United Kingdom, Australia and several European countries refused to appear alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Their representatives argued that a joint photograph could suggest the normalisation of relations with Moscow despite the continuing war in Ukraine. Further disagreements emerged over Russia's opposition to Poland joining the G20 and Washington's decision not to invite South Africa, a founding member of the group. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for greater international cooperation in addressing interconnected economic and geopolitical crises. The disputes illustrate the challenges facing major powers as they seek common positions on the Ukraine war, the Iran conflict and the future of global governance./ The Guardian
