Europe to join Ukraine-Russia-US talks in Abu Dhabi

European representatives will be present at upcoming trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US in Abu Dhabi, according to France's foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, who confirmed French participation in the discussions. Barrot stated that Europeans will be well represented at the Tuesday-Wednesday talks, though he did not specify the format of representation or who will attend for France. He noted that European officials have recently made clear to Washington that discussions about the continent's future cannot exclude European input. The talks follow US President Donald Trump's claim that a major agreement on the Ukraine war is imminent, potentially covering "all of Europe." Russia has responded coolly, criticizing Europeans for lacking a unified voice. Meanwhile, meetings in Brussels have addressed Ukraine's reconstruction and security guarantees, with US envoy Jared Kushner stating NATO remains central to European defense.