EU sends Commission and Council envoys to Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

The European Union will send representatives from both the European Commission and the European Council to Ukraine peace negotiations starting Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, with talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the US. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the bloc's participation, with Bjoern Seibert representing the Commission and Anna-Maria Boura representing the Council. National security advisers from France, Germany, and the UK are also expected to attend. The format of European participation remains unclear, with officials saying representatives may not be allowed inside the negotiating room. The representation question has exposed divisions among EU leaders, with Italy and Poland supporting broader European involvement.