PARIS — Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven are meeting in Paris on Monday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday for talks on how Europe can take part in U.S. efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, DW reported. The meeting overlaps with U.S.-mediated talks between Moscow and Kyiv due to begin Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.
Related: G7 Foreign Ministers Move Meeting From Marseille to Paris After Weeks of Protests.
Europe’s concern
European governments are worried the United States may push Ukraine toward a settlement favoring Russia, DW said. President Donald Trump told CBS a deal was coming and that Ukraine could end up “a little bit different shape.”
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told RTL radio that Europeans will be represented in Abu Dhabi. He said he did not know the details of U.S. plans but that no deal affecting Europe’s security architecture could be done without Europeans.
Rubio’s role
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend both days, unlike the last G7 meeting, DW reported. Rubio has suggested recent discussions made progress on security guarantees for Ukraine and the wider region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously said debates on a new European security framework should follow, not precede, efforts to end the war.
Iran on the agenda
Ministers are also expected to discuss tensions with Iran, as Trump has not ruled out more strikes, according to DW. European governments are seeking a diplomatic resolution. Washington has previously considered targeting suspected nuclear facilities, including a site known as Pickaxe Mountain. Tehran denies the location is a nuclear facility.
What happens next
The outcome in Abu Dhabi will test how much influence Europe has gained. See our Abu Dhabi talks preview and World News page.
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