European representatives to join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, France says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed European representatives will join upcoming talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi alongside the US, Russia, and Ukraine.
European representatives will attend upcoming talks regarding the conflict in Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
The meetings, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, were initially framed as trilateral official-level discussions between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States. Speaking in an interview broadcast by RTL and Public Sénat, Barrot stated that "the Europeans will be well represented" and confirmed France's participation.
While specific details regarding individual delegates remain unconfirmed, the inclusion ensures European involvement alongside Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow. US envoy Steve Witkoff had previously indicated plans for Washington to bring delegations from Ukraine and Russia together for discussions in the United Arab Emirates.
Sources: Berlingske, Cyprus Mail, Dagens Industri, RTL, Svenska Dagbladet, Sweden Herald.
Sources
- Sweden Herald — France and Other European Representatives to Join Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi
- Dagens Industri — Europa med vid kommande Ukrainasamtalen
- Berlingske — Europa skal deltage i møde mellem Ukraine og Rusland
- Cyprus Mail — Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French foreign minister says
- Svenska Dagbladet — Europa uppges få plats vid Ukrainasamtalen
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