Europe Excluded from Ukraine Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi

The article reports that European leaders are excluded from Ukraine peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, where US, Russian, and Ukrainian representatives are meeting. This exclusion highlights Europe's lack of a unified voice and its perceived weakness in shaping the continent's security future. European officials, including EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas, have not selected a single representative for the talks. While some European nations like Germany and France are sending advisors, they will not participate in the core negotiations, leaving them sidelined from critical discussions on security guarantees. The EU plans to discuss its position at a Dublin meeting on Thursday, after the Abu Dhabi talks conclude. Critics argue this delay demonstrates Europe's disunity, which aligns with Russian President Vladimir Putin's apparent goal of portraying a weak and divided Europe.