Europe seeks role in Abu Dhabi Ukraine peace talks

European leaders are seeking representation at US-mediated Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi on 10-11 November, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirming France's participation. G7 foreign ministers meet in Paris Monday and Tuesday to coordinate support for Kyiv. The talks aim to discuss a potential ceasefire and security arrangements, with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expected to join G7 discussions Tuesday. European concerns center on defending continental security, as US President Donald Trump has touted a major agreement without details. A Franco-British-led military exercise involving 2,800 troops from 11 countries runs in Poland until 22 November. European Council President António Costa has placed EU representation in peace talks on the agenda for Friday's informal leaders' meeting in Dublin. Italy's Giorgia Meloni has called for a coordinated European approach and clear mandate for EU negotiators. France hosts a donor conference Monday to fund repairs to the damaged Chernobyl containment structure.