Kerry: Western ministers dodged 'family photo' with Russian envoy at climate talks

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry attends a meeting ahead of COP27 climate summit in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo October 3, 2022. REUTERS/Justin Makangara

KINSHASA (Reuters) - U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Tuesday some Western ministers avoided a so-called family photo of participants at climate talks in Kinshasa because they were uncomfortable with the presence of Russia's representative.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shattered relations with the West, complicating international efforts to cooperate on global crises like climate change.