G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks
The meeting in Paris on Monday (Nov 9) will also see US Secretary of State Marco Rubio make his first appearance before allies since the elections.
The G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris on Monday (Nov 9) will offer an initial assessment of whether President Donald Trump's midterm loss impacts US policy towards Ukraine, the Middle East, and relations with key partners, according to four G7 diplomats. The Democrats' gains may reduce the White House's flexibility, but officials cautioned against anticipating a return to conventional US multilateralism as foreign affairs remain largely under Trump's control.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, will attend the Paris gathering for the first time since the elections. The G7, comprising Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, and the European Union, along with Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Korea, and Brazil, will discuss Ukraine's top priority.
Security concerns, such as Russia's efforts to disrupt energy infrastructure, will be a key focus. The meeting, which was relocated from Marseille to Paris due to security reasons, will also address potential disagreements between France and the US over Lebanon, as well as the upcoming trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi.
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