Europe will be represented in Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine, French foreign minister says

French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot has confirmed that Europe will be represented in upcoming U.S.-brokered talks on Ukraine scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. While Barrot assured that "Europeans will be well represented," he did not specify which individuals would be attending the diplomatic discussions.

The announcement comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for further sanctions on Russia in preparation for the talks. The meeting in Abu Dhabi represents a significant diplomatic effort to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, though specific details about participants and agenda remain limited.

Diplomatic preparations

The Abu Dhabi talks mark another attempt at international mediation in the Ukraine conflict, following previous rounds of negotiations that have struggled to achieve breakthroughs. European participation signals continued international engagement despite the challenges of finding common ground.