EU will participate in Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi at National Security Advisor level

EU Commission Chief Spokesperson Paulo Pinho answered journalists' questions on the subject at the daily press conference.

Reminding that efforts for peace in Ukraine, as well as Abu Dhabi, will be discussed at the unofficial EU Leaders Summit to be held in Dublin on Friday, Pinho said that this issue will also be discussed at the Berlin Forum.

Pinho stated that these meetings will be an opportunity to strengthen Ukraine, discuss some financing-related issues and ongoing diplomatic initiatives.

Stating that the EU Commission will be represented at the National Security Advisor level at the meeting in Abu Dhabi, Pinho stated that the EU Council will also send a representative.

"We are ready to meet with the relevant parties on the issue"

Pinho made the following statements regarding whether the EU will meet with Russia:

"Deciding on the negotiations regarding the European security framework is within the competence of the EU. Since this issue directly concerns the security of the EU, the Union must take part in these talks. Therefore, we are open to meeting with the parties most closely interested in the issue. This is the reason why we will participate in the meetings to be held this week."

Noting that they agreed that a common and consistent message should be given in the process, Pinho said that discussions regarding the European security framework should be held after the conflict ends.

Pinho said, "We will be there to reveal the EU's stance and defend the interests of the Union in these talks that directly concern our security." he said.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced that Europe would also be on the table in the US-mediated negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to be held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on November 10-11.

US President Donald Trump's special representative Steve Witkoff stated that there would be working-level talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi under the mediation of his country, and that these would focus on post-war security arrangements, tension reduction, humanitarian aid efforts and the next steps to be taken towards peace.