Europe joins Ukraine peace talks as Russian strikes cut power for 800,000

European and French representatives will participate in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, under American mediation, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. The talks come as Russia intensifies strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, leaving over 800,000 residents without electricity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Moscow's actions as "pressure" tactics ahead of the negotiations. The United States has pushed for a peace deal since Donald Trump's return. Barrot also criticized French opposition leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon for suggesting Donbas residents should be consulted on their status, accusing him of acting as a Kremlin spokesperson. Ukraine faces a harsh winter as daily Russian drone and missile attacks continue targeting the power grid.