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France and other European countries will be represented at the next round of talks aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. This was reported by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, RTL reports via Glavkom.
According to him, European representatives will take part in the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia, which are to take place 10–11 November in Abu Dhabi. At the same time, Barrot has not yet specified who will represent France.
“Europeans will be well represented, and France will be in Abu Dhabi to take part in these discussions. I cannot say yet who will represent France this time, but it will definitely be there,” the minister said.
He emphasized that European countries cannot stay on the sidelines of negotiations that concern the future of the continent. According to Barrot, France intends to convey Europe’s position to the meeting participants.
“In recent weeks Europeans have expressed their views, telling the American mediator that no discussion about the future of the continent can ignore our expectations and demands,” the French foreign minister said.
The trilateral meeting of Ukraine, the United States and Russia will take place 10-11 November in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the American side. Among the topics planned for discussion are a possible energy truce, security of navigation in the Black Sea, humanitarian issues, and prisoner exchanges.
Recall that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha outlined the principles Kyiv will adhere to ahead of the new round of peace talks. These include Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as the country’s right to independently develop its defensive capabilities.
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