Lavrov says Russia supports US G20 presidency on depoliticising discussions

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke to media in Atlanta on 30 October 2026 after the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting. He said Russia supports the US presidency’s “firm commitment to depoliticising discussions” in the G20. Lavrov said the main topics were “the impact of geopolitics on economic processes”, energy, food and supply chains. He said he and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed certain aspects of bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation. Lavrov said the meeting was part of preparations for the G20 summit in Miami in December.

Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation – “Remarks and answers to media questions by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Atlanta, October 30, 2026)” – Telegram channel @MFARussia, operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation – 30 October 2026 – https://t.me/MFARussia/33147

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