European Diplomats Seek Greater Role in U.S.-Brokered Ukraine Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi

Politics · First reported 9 Nov, 07:23 · Updated 07:37

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U.S.-mediated negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine have convened in Abu Dhabi, drawing representatives from Ukraine, Russia, the United States, and European nations. While European officials have traveled to the United Arab Emirates to advocate for continental security interests, they remain outside the direct trilateral discussions amid opposition from Moscow.

Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States gathered in Abu Dhabi for talks focused on potential ceasefire terms and regional security arrangements.
European national security advisers and officials from NATO, the European Commission, and the European Council traveled to Abu Dhabi to hold sideline discussions and monitor negotiations.
European delegates were not expected inside the main negotiating room due to Kremlin objections to their direct participation in the trilateral format.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed a goal to eventually expand the trilateral format to include European partners directly at the negotiating table.
To prepare post-war security guarantees, a Franco-British-led coalition commenced Exercise Koalicja in Poland, deploying 2,800 troops from 11 nations.