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The traditional family photo at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta was canceled due to a diplomatic boycott against Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. European diplomats refused to be photographed with Lavrov, citing ongoing tensions related to Ukraine. In response, Lavrov criticized European officials for being overly concerned with image rather than addressing global issues. The British government reiterated its stance against direct dialogue with Russian ministers. To avoid controversy, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio decided to cancel the official photo session altogether. Russian media portrayed the European leaders' refusal as a sign of weakness in diplomacy.