France and Europeans to Join Russia-Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi

France will be represented at the Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced Sunday, confirming European participation in the US-mediated talks. Barrot stated on RTL/Public Sénat that Europeans will take part in the discussions, though he did not specify who will represent France. The announcement follows criticism from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over Europe's "disorderly" approach and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas's insistence that Europe must be involved in any conflict settlement. The talks aim to outline an end to the conflict, over four years after Russia's invasion. President Donald Trump has promised a "very big" agreement potentially covering all of Europe, but Ukraine and European nations have warned against any security framework negotiated without their direct participation.