Europeans to join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, France confirms

Europeans will participate in Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi this week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Sunday, confirming France's attendance at the November 10-11 discussions. US envoy Steve Witkoff announced Monday that Washington would bring Ukrainian and Russian delegations together in Abu Dhabi to discuss ending the war, post-war security agreements, and de-escalation. Barrot said France will be represented but did not specify who. US President Donald Trump said Thursday the war was close to being settled, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggesting progress on security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe. Trump envoy Jared Kushner reported "productive" discussions in Brussels on Thursday regarding Ukraine's post-war security infrastructure.