Europe to be represented in Abu Dhabi Ukraine peace talks

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 14:36 · Archive

France says Europeans will be represented at US-mediated Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November.

France confirmed on Sunday that Europe will participate in US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November, though French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot did not name who would represent France. Barrot told RTL radio that 'Europeans will be well represented' and France would ensure 'Europe's voice is heard'.

The talks were announced as a trilateral format involving the United States, Ukraine and Russia. European participation had been unclear. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has made clear his desire for European allies to be involved in the process. Russia has suggested there would be no place for European representatives at the table, but Barrot stated that 'this time they will participate'.

European leaders have been working to decide who should represent the EU at the talks. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged European Council President António Costa to settle the issue, prompting Costa to put it on the agenda of the EU leaders' summit scheduled for 13 November. The question of European representation became more pressing after Finland's Alexander Stubb and Norway's Jonas Gahr Støre made a phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin on 27 October, which took some European leaders by surprise.

How it is being reported

• Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objectionsFrance says European officials will attend this week's U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, the first three-way round of negotiations since February.NPR · 8 Nov, 19:25
• Europe will take part in US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French FM saysFrance will participate in the upcoming Abu Dhabi peace talks on ending the Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday, adding that Europeans will be represented at the summit. The talks will take place under US mediation on Tuesday and Wednesday.France 24 · 8 Nov, 14:16
• Europe will be represented in Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine, French foreign minister saysJean-Noël Barrot said "Europeans will be well represented" in the U.S.-brokered talks, but did not say who would make the trip to Abu Dhabi.Politico Europe · 8 Nov, 14:03

In this story: France · Jean-Noël Barrot · Abu Dhabi · Ukraine · Russia · Volodymyr Zelensky · European Union · United States

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