# Europe will be represented at US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi: France

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/europe-will-be-represented-at-us-mediated-ukraine-talks-in-abu-dhabi-france/
- Published: 2026-11-08T15:11:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T15:18:23+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/europe-us-mediated-ukraine-russia-talks-abu-dhabi-6534261
- Topics: Americas, Europe, World

## Key points

- France says Europe will join the Abu Dhabi talks.
- The meetings are scheduled for 10 and 11 November.
- A broader format may follow if there is progress.

## Summary

France has confirmed that European representatives will take part in US-mediated talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November. The announcement changes the meetings’ previously described three-way format and responds to Ukrainian calls for European involvement, as Moscow had indicated it opposed their participation.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France would attend and ensure Europe’s voice is heard. The talks are at official level, and participants have not been named; they follow a Brussels meeting of US, European, Ukrainian and NATO officials. US envoy Jared Kushner said Washington would consult European partners and could seek a broader format if progress is made.

## Coverage

- [CNA: Europe will be represented at US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi: France](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/europe-us-mediated-ukraine-russia-talks-abu-dhabi-6534261)
- [France 24: Europe will take part in US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French FM says](https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261108-europe-will-take-part-us-mediated-ukraine-peace-talks-abu-dhabi-french-fm-says)
- [Kyiv Independent: Europe to participate in Abu Dhabi peace talks, French foreign minister says](https://kyivindependent.com/europeans-will-participate-in-abu-dhabi-peace-talks-french-foreign-minister-says/)

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