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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced that Europeans will participate in upcoming talks regarding the Ukraine conflict in Abu Dhabi next week. The meeting, scheduled for November 10-11, aims to address ending Russia's war against Ukraine, establishing post-war security agreements, and de-escalating tensions. US envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed Washington’s involvement in bringing delegations from Ukraine and Russia together for these discussions.
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European officials, including France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot, will participate in U.S.-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled for this week in Abu Dhabi, despite earlier Kremlin objections that Europe should not be involved. The talks, set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, were initially planned as a trilateral session involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. However, Barrot stated that France will ensure Europe's voice is heard at the negotiations. Meanwhile, Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov had previously ruled out European involvement, arguing that a trilateral format was already agreed upon. The discussions are expected to address security guarantees for Ukraine, post-war security architecture in Europe, and economic opportunities for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Despite this inclusion of European voices, experts caution that meaningful breakthroughs may still be unlikely given the complex nature of the conflict.

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US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday Washington would bring delegations from Ukraine and Russia together in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation.
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Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French foreign minister says
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Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French foreign minister says asserted
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Europeans will participate in talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi next week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday. asserted
Barrot → participate → Sunday
"The Europeans will be well represented; France will be in Abu Dhabi to take part in these discussions," Barrot told French radio station RTL in an interview. asserted
Barrot → represent → interview
"I can’t tell you yet who will be representing France on this occasion, but France will certainly be there," he added. asserted
he → tell → occasion
US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday Washington would bring delegations from Ukraine and Russia together in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation. asserted
Washington → say → Ukraine
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