# G20 foreign ministers meet as Russia’s top diplomat arrives in the US amid sanctions

https://mins.news/en/video/122489

- CNA, 2026-10-30 13:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJkLYoc-730

> Top diplomats from the world’s 20 largest economies are meeting in Atlanta for a two-day G20 gathering, amid conflicts including the war in Ukraine and fighting in the Middle East. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is expected to argue against international sanctions. His attendance comes as President Donald Trump softens his stance on Russia amid high energy prices.

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