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G20 foreign ministers meet amid disputes over wars, energy and trade
G20 foreign ministers are meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio chairing the two-day gathering.
The Iran and Ukraine wars are central to the talks, alongside disputes over China, tariffs and trade.
The conflicts are affecting energy supplies, shipping and trade, with restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz pushing up oil and fuel prices.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is attending, while Ukraine was not invited, adding to tensions among participants.
Deep divisions make a joint agreement unlikely, though the US wants the group to work together on shared economic risks.
Ministers are also discussing freedom of navigation, energy and food security, and supply chains.
The meeting sets the stage for a G20 leaders' summit in Miami in December, where President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose attendance is uncertain.
G20 foreign ministers are meeting in Atlanta on Friday and Saturday amid deep divisions over wars, energy security and trade.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is chairing the meeting, which is intended to prepare for a G20 leaders’ summit in Miami in December.
Discussions are expected to cover threats to freedom of navigation, energy and food security, and supply chains.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is attending, while Washington has invited Russia but not Ukraine.
French diplomatic sources said no joint declaration was expected from the meeting.
- Who
- Foreign ministers from G20 countries are meeting, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio chairing. Russia is represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- What
- They are discussing geopolitical crises and their effects on the global economy, including energy security, trade and freedom of navigation.
- When
- Friday and Saturday, beginning on October 30, 2026.
- Where
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
- Why
- The meeting aims to discuss shared economic risks and prepare for the G20 leaders’ summit in Miami in December.
US administration
Critics and Ukraine supporters
Russia’s attendance
US administration
Washington invited Russia to the meeting and says the G20 can still cooperate on shared economic risks.
Critics and Ukraine supporters
Critics argue Russia’s presence undermines a unified response to its war in Ukraine; Kaja Kallas said she would urge partners to strengthen support for Ukraine and seek accountability.
Meeting priorities
US administration
The US wants the group to focus on economic growth, energy security and other shared economic issues.
Critics and Ukraine supporters
European diplomatic sources said no joint declaration was expected, reflecting divisions among members.
Moscow confirmed that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov would attend the Atlanta meeting.
Kaja Kallas said she would urge partners to strengthen support for Ukraine and seek accountability.
The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting began in Atlanta.
The ministers are scheduled to discuss geopolitical crises and their effects on the global economy.
The G20 leaders’ summit is scheduled to take place in Miami.
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Chair
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Russian representative
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
- Meeting dates
- Friday and Saturday, October 30–31, 2026
- Expected outcome
- French diplomatic sources said no joint declaration was expected
- Leaders’ summit
- Miami, December 14–15
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What people are saying
not everyone in Washington is happy
It seems politically boneheaded to invite him
Russia must be accountable
Energy is foundational for economic growth around the world.
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