Lavrov attends G20 meeting in South Africa as European diplomats support Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is attending a G20 meeting in South Africa, where European diplomats are expected to reaffirm their support for Ukraine. This follows recent U.S.-Russia talks that excluded European allies and Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is absent from the meeting due to tensions with South Africa, which has faced criticism from the Trump administration. The U.S. is represented by Acting Ambassador Dana Brown. The G20 aims to address global economic stability but often struggles to reach consensus. South Africa's presidency theme focuses on solidarity and sustainability, despite U.S. criticism of its policies.