Europe to join US-Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, France says
Europe will participate in US-Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi this week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed Sunday, with France set to attend the trilateral negotiations on the war in Ukraine. American, Ukrainian, and Russian negotiators will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leading the US delegation. Ukraine and European partners remain skeptical of Putin's commitment to ending the conflict, as Russia continues intensifying missile attacks on residential areas and infrastructure. Trump suggested Sunday that Ukraine's borders would need further changes for peace, echoing Russian demands for territorial concessions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated progress on post-war security architecture for Ukraine and Europe, though nothing has been finalized.