France confirms European participation in Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks

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Posted Nov 9, 2026, 08:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-11-09-0800
France confirms European participation in Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks
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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that European officials will attend US-mediated talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Abu Dhabi.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Sunday that European officials will join upcoming talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11. Speaking on French broadcaster RTL, Barrot stated that "Europeans will be well represented" and confirmed France's attendance at the US-mediated meeting.

While Barrot did not specify which French delegates would attend, he stressed the necessity of including European perspectives in discussions regarding continental security. The meeting in the United Arab Emirates represents a continued diplomatic effort to negotiate terms between Kyiv and Moscow alongside American mediators.

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

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