Europeans Join Abu Dhabi Ukraine Talks to Counter Russian Security Demands
European diplomats join US-brokered Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi this week, aiming to bolster Kyiv's leverage against Moscow's security demands.
POLICY WIRE — Paris, France — Senior European officials have secured invitations to participate in the upcoming Ukraine war discussions in Abu Dhabi. The gathering is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, marking a significant diplomatic shift in the conflict resolution process.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed the European participation on Sunday. This involvement is part of a coordinated effort to strengthen Ukraine’s negotiating position and prevent Russian efforts to impose stringent security conditions.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Monday that Washington will facilitate direct delegations from Russia and Ukraine. The sessions, set for November 10-11, aim to address the termination of Moscow’s military campaign, de-escalation measures, and the establishment of post-war security pacts for both nations.
President Donald Trump has expressed his conviction that the conflict will reach a conclusion in the near future. The diplomatic strategy under consideration explores whether granting Russia a role in designing the future regional security framework could reduce Moscow’s aggressive demands for ending the war.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
