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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Atlanta for the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, aiming to request the lifting of sanctions against Russia. His delegation traveled over 20 hours, avoiding countries deemed "unfriendly" by Moscow. Lavrov's presence may provoke criticism from European nations amid the Ukraine conflict. Despite his attendance, a diplomatic source emphasized that it does not normalize Russia's actions. The meeting, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sets the stage for the G20 leaders' summit in December, where President Trump has invited President Putin, though his attendance remains uncertain.