Europe to Join Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi

European representatives will be present at trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to French Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, who confirmed France's participation without specifying who will represent the country. Barrot stated that Europeans will be "well represented" and emphasized that recent weeks have made clear to the US that talks affecting the European continent cannot proceed without considering European interests. The format of European representation at the talks remains unclear. US President Donald Trump has said a major agreement on Russia's invasion of Ukraine is forthcoming, potentially covering "all of Europe," while Russia has criticized European parties for lacking a unified voice. Separate meetings in Brussels this week addressed Ukraine's reconstruction and security guarantees, with US envoy Jared Kushner affirming NATO's central role and rejecting a Russian veto over Ukraine's military cooperation.