France confirms European participation in Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine

France confirms European representatives will join US-mediated talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
European delegates will attend upcoming talks between Ukraine and Russia scheduled for November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Speaking to French media on Sunday, Barrot stated that European nations would be "well represented" and confirmed France's direct presence at the negotiating table alongside Ukrainian, Russian, and American delegations.
While Barrot affirmed European participation, he did not specify which diplomats or officials would represent France or other European states. The US-mediated negotiations aim to ensure European strategic interests are included in broader discussions surrounding the war.
Sources: Digi24, Kathimerini, Tagesschau, Українська правда, Ziarul de Gardă.
Sources
- Kathimerini — Γαλλία: Η Ευρώπη θα είναι παρούσα στις συνομιλίες για την Ουκρανία στο Αμπού Ντάμπι
- Українська правда — Франція долучиться до переговорів України, США та Росії в Абу-Дабі – міністр
- Digi24 — Europenii se întorc la masa negocierilor privind Ucraina, de la Abu Dhabi: „Vor fi bine reprezentaţi”. Anunțul a fost făcut de Franța
- Ziarul de Gardă — Europenii vor participa la negocierile de pace dintre Ucraina și Rusia la Abu Dhabi, declară ministrul francez de externe
- Tagesschau — Ukraine-Gespräche in Abu Dhabi: Europäer sind laut Frankreich "gut vertreten"
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