European Leaders to Join Ukraine Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
European countries will participate in upcoming talks on the war in Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed on Sunday. The discussions, scheduled for November 10–11, will bring together representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States to explore ways to end the conflict, establish post-war security guarantees and reduce tensions. Barrot confirmed that France would be represented, although the country’s delegation members have not yet been announced.
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the war could end soon, suggesting that any potential settlement might involve changes to Ukraine’s territorial boundaries. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that recent diplomatic discussions had made progress on security arrangements for Ukraine and the wider European continent. However, he stressed that no agreements had been finalised and that further progress would be needed during the Abu Dhabi negotiations.
The talks follow discussions in Brussels involving US officials, Ukraine, NATO and European partners on long-term security guarantees and Europe’s post-war security framework. Trump’s special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are expected to participate in the upcoming discussions. European involvement is seen as important in shaping any future agreement, particularly regarding Ukraine’s security and the broader stability of the continent. The negotiations could mark another significant diplomatic effort to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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