European Officials to Participate in Ukraine Discussions in Abu Dhabi

European representatives will participate in discussions concerning Ukraine in Abu Dhabi next week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced during a radio interview on Sunday.

Speaking to the French radio station RTL, Barrot confirmed France's participation in the upcoming diplomatic engagements. "The Europeans will be well represented; France will be in Abu Dhabi to take part in these discussions," he stated.

While confirming the country's presence at the meetings, Barrot noted that specific details regarding the French delegation's composition are yet to be finalized. "I can’t tell you yet who will be representing France on this occasion, but France will certainly be there," he added.

The announcement follows statements made by US envoy Steve Witkoff on Monday, indicating that Washington intends to convene delegations from both Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. According to the US envoy, the scheduled talks will focus on ending the conflict, addressing post-war security agreements, and facilitating de-escalation between Moscow and Kyiv.

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