In brief
French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noel Barrot confirmed that Europe will be represented at the U.S.-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi scheduled for November 10‑11. While France will definitely attend, the minister said nothing about who will speak on behalf of Europe. The talks aim to address the conflict’s core issues as fighting and diplomatic impasses continue.
French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noel Barrot said on Sunday that Europe will be represented at the U.S.-led Ukraine talks set for November 10‑11 in Abu Dhabi.
The negotiations are aimed at ending the Russia‑Ukraine conflict, which continued with air and drone strikes on both sides and a stalemate over territory and security guarantees.
Barrot told the RTL program Le Grand jury that “Europe will be represented, and France will be in Abu Dhabi to participate in these talks.” He added that France would make Europe’s voice heard, but did not name the delegate who would attend.
"The Europeans will be represented, and France will be in Abu Dhabi to participate in these talks," Barrot said.
Barrot emphasized that discussions have previously taken place “without the Europeans” and that Europe would not allow anyone to speak on its behalf.
In the same week, Russian officials have signaled that they view European participation as unwelcome, urging that the talks “should reflect the interests of all parties involved.”
The upcoming talks are seen as a critical step—if any—toward a peaceful resolution, as the war has consumed millions of lives and destabilized the region.
The inclusion of European voices means that decisions will now consider a broader array of interests, potentially influencing the future of the continent’s security and political landscape.
