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

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Posted Nov 9, 2026, 03:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-11-09-1500
European nations to join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, France confirms
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France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that European delegates, including France, will attend US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Sunday that European nations, including France, will join the upcoming peace talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11.

Speaking to broadcaster RTL, Barrot stated that "Europeans will be well represented" during the discussions mediated by the United States between Ukrainian and Russian delegations. While he did not clarify which specific diplomats or officials would represent Paris or other European allies, he emphasized the necessity of European involvement in defining regional security agreements.

The announcement comes as European governments have repeatedly advocated for direct representation in high-level negotiations shaping the future security architecture of Eastern Europe.

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

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