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Europe will take part in US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French FM says

Europe will take part in US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French FM says

Summary

France says it will join US-mediated talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said European representatives would take part and ensure Europe’s views are heard.

Key Facts

  • The Abu Dhabi talks are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • The talks are aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and are being mediated by the United States.
  • France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said France would participate.
  • The talks were initially described as a meeting of officials from Ukraine, Russia and the United States, rather than national leaders.
  • Russia had indicated that European representatives would have no place at the talks.
  • US, European, Ukrainian and NATO officials met in Brussels on Thursday ahead of the Abu Dhabi talks.
  • US envoy Jared Kushner joined the Brussels meeting by video link and said Washington would consult European partners.
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