Europe's role in Abu Dhabi talks questioned as Ukraine, Russia, US meet

Delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the US will meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 for the first time in nine months, with France announcing European participation while the Kremlin questions Europe's place at the table. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated France will be represented, saying Europe will be well represented in Abu Dhabi. Kremlin spokesman Dmitrij Peskov emphasized the meeting remains a three-party conversation between Ukraine, Russia, and the US, neither confirming nor denying European involvement. The meeting follows US envoy Steve Witkoff's October meetings with Zelenskyj in Oslo and Putin in St. Petersburg. Former diplomat Kåre Aas notes the process has gained momentum, though he stresses the US remains decisive and warns against a deal solely between Putin and Trump.