France to join Ukraine-US-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has announced that France "will be at the negotiating table" during a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the US and Russia in Abu Dhabi on 10-11 November.
Source: Barrot on radio station RTL, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Barrot noted that the Europeans "will be fittingly represented" during these negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.
Quote: "France will arrive in Abu Dhabi to participate in these discussions. I cannot yet say who will represent France at this meeting, but France will undoubtedly be there."
Details: Barrot also noted that over recent weeks, "the Europeans have made themselves heard".
Quote: "They have made it clear to the American mediator that no discussions regarding the future of the continent can ignore our expectations and demands. France will ensure that Europe's voice is heard, as Europe is the party most directly affected."
Background:
- US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said that trilateral negotiations between the US, Ukraine and Russia will take place on 10-11 November in Abu Dhabi and will focus on further steps towards peace.
- Trump said he met privately with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev on 5 November and announced a "big agreement" that he said would concern Ukraine, Russia and the rest of Europe.
- Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski previously warned European allies against conducting negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war without taking into account the security interests of Eastern Europe.
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