Europe will be represented at US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Europe will be well represented in scheduled talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, which are set to take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday. Barrot confirmed that France will participate in the discussions, though he could not yet specify who will represent the country.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington will bring delegations from Ukraine and Russia together in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11 to discuss de-escalation, post-war security agreements, and ending the war. U.S. President Donald Trump previously told reporters at the White House on Nov. 5 that a "big deal" would be reached that might cover Ukraine and potentially all of Europe.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia has had no contact with European countries regarding a security agreement, though he noted that Americans have had discussions with European governments. Peskov claimed Europeans "still cannot decide on a negotiator" to discuss the issue with Russia and characterized the region as showing "prolonged indecision." He acknowledged that discussions with Europe would be necessary concerning Russia's security guarantees for Ukraine and the future of Europe's security architecture.

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