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Abu Dhabi talks begin; Europe’s formal role remains unresolved

US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks began in Abu Dhabi on November 10, and Arab News reported that European representatives were also in the city. Asharq News reported that French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said representatives from Britain, Germany and France would be in the room. The Kremlin described the formal talks as involving Russian, Ukrainian and US delegations without European officials; Russia’s Foreign Ministry said no meeting between the Russian delegation and a NATO representative was planned. Asharq News also described consultations with EU, NATO and European partners ahead of the talks. EU foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas said she saw little sign of Russian good faith and argued that future European-security discussions should be led by the EU under its treaties and institutional structures. The reports do not resolve Europe’s formal role or establish a talks outcome.

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