Europeans to Join Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi Under US Mediation

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced Sunday that Europeans, including France, will participate in Ukraine-Russia talks scheduled Tuesday in Abu Dhabi under US mediation, stating no agreement affecting European security could be discussed without them. Barrot said France will attend the discussions but he will not personally participate, with the French representative yet to be designated. He emphasized that abandoning Ukraine would not guarantee European security and that any peace deal must include robust security guarantees to prevent a new Russian offensive. The minister said territorial questions regarding Donbas and Crimea belong primarily to Ukrainians, though France could accept territorial compromises if paired with lasting peace and security guarantees. He also defended a coalition of willing countries conducting military exercises near Ukraine's borders in coming days.