European nations to join Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi, France confirms

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Posted Nov 9, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-11-09-0300
European nations to join Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi, France confirms
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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced European representatives and France will attend US-mediated negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11.

European representatives will participate in US-mediated talks between Ukraine and Russia scheduled for November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

Speaking on French broadcaster RTL on Sunday, Barrot confirmed that "Europeans will be well represented" and that France would be present at the negotiations in the United Arab Emirates. While he did not specify which officials would attend on behalf of Paris, he emphasized that European interests must be included in security discussions regarding the continent's future.

The upcoming Abu Dhabi meeting marks a continued diplomatic effort to bring Kyiv and Moscow together for direct and mediated dialogue alongside American negotiators.

Sources: Digi24, Kathimerini, Tagesschau, Ziarul de Gardă, Українська правда.

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