In brief
France’s foreign minister Jean‑Noël Barrot announced that Europe will be represented in the upcoming U.S.-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, affirming France’s own participation. The talks, scheduled for Nov. 10-11, will involve Russian and Ukrainian officials amid ongoing disputes over territory and security guarantees. Barrot’s remarks were echoed by other European outlets, though none specified the individual who will stand for France.
Europe will be represented at the upcoming U.S.-led Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, France’s foreign minister Jean‑Noël Barrot confirmed on Sunday. He said the Europeans will be represented and that France will be in Abu Dhabi to participate in these talks, though he did not name a representative.
Barrot told the French television program Le Grand jury that France will join the November 10‑11 meetings between Russian and Ukrainian sides, stating that “no discussion concerning the future of this continent can ignore our expectations and demands.”
The U.S.‑mediated talks are scheduled for Nov. 10–11, a time when Russia and Ukraine remain divided over key issues such as territory and security guarantees, with fighting ongoing.
Barrot noted that “there have been discussions at times without the Europeans” and that Europe will not “let anyone speak on our behalf.”
The announcement was carried by Xinhua and echoed by European news outlets—Euronews reported that “European countries, including France, will be involved in the talks,” while BreakingTheNews stated that “European representatives will attend the peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi.”
All sources agree that the upcoming talks will feature Russian and Ukrainian representatives, but the identity of the European delegate remains unspecified.
