G7 Allies Press for Role in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks as US-Mediated Meeting Begins in Abu Dhabi
G7 foreign ministers meet in Paris to support Ukraine and seek a role in US-mediated Russia peace talks now underway in Abu Dhabi. Latest diplomatic updates.
POLICY WIRE — Paris, France — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his G7 counterparts are focusing their diplomatic efforts on Ukraine, aiming to bolster the nation’s capacity to defend itself against Russian aggression.
This strategic discussion in Paris coincides with the start of US-mediated three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States in the United Arab Emirates.
The Abu Dhabi session marks the first round of such negotiations since February, offering a potential path toward ending the war Moscow launched in 2022.
European diplomats, joined by Ukraine’s foreign minister, are actively urging Rubio to secure a meaningful role for the continent in these critical peace efforts.
Ahead of the formal proceedings, G7 foreign ministers gathered in Paris to debate how to empower Europe’s stakeholders in the broader diplomatic process.
While the primary focus remains on the Euro-Asian conflict, ministers are also expected to address pressing issues related to Iran during their sessions.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
