France says Europe will be at the table at Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

Barrot answered the question on RTL radio whether Europe will be represented in the negotiations on 10-11 November.

Emphasizing that Europe and France will be in Abu Dhabi to participate in the talks, Barrot said, "I cannot say yet who will represent France in this meeting, but France will definitely be there." he said.

Barrot said, "Europeans have raised their voices in recent weeks and conveyed to US mediators that no discussion on the future of the continent can ignore our expectations and demands." made his assessment.

Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special representative, stated that working-level talks would be held between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, on November 10-11, 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.