European representatives at Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks include advisers from Germany, France, Italy and the UK, alongside NATO and EU officials.
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European representatives at Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks are expected to include senior diplomatic and security advisers from Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom, although they will not participate directly in negotiations. The Times of Russia reports that Politico has identified the officials expected to attend the November 10–11 meeting in Abu Dhabi as part of a European group supporting Ukraine.
European Representatives at Abu Dhabi Ukraine Talks: Officials Named by Politico
According to Politico, Germany will be represented by Gunther Sautter, the German chancellor’s adviser on foreign affairs. He represents Berlin in the Euro-troika and coordinates the so-called Berlin format.
The United Kingdom may send Jonathan Powell, the prime minister’s national security adviser. Politico notes that Powell maintains close relations with Steve Witkoff, the US presidential special envoy.
Italy’s potential representative is Fabrizio Saggio, an adviser to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Meanwhile, France will be represented by Emmanuel Bonne, the French president’s diplomatic adviser, the publication reported.
These European diplomatic representatives are expected to be present on the sidelines of the meeting rather than take part in the formal discussions.
NATO and European Union Officials Also Expected in Abu Dhabi
Apart from representatives of individual European countries, NATO and European Union institutions will also have officials attending the meeting.
Euronews reported that NATO will send Geoffrey van Leeuwen, head of the office of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Van Leeuwen also serves as Rutte’s adviser on strategic issues.
The European Commission has confirmed that Bjoern Seibert, head of the office of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will attend. A representative of the European Council is also expected to participate on behalf of the EU institutions.
Their presence forms part of the broader European delegation supporting Ukraine, which will be attending alongside the trilateral diplomatic engagement.
Russia-US-Ukraine Trilateral Talks Scheduled for November 10–11
The negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine concerning a possible Ukrainian settlement are scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11.
Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead the Russian delegation, while Ukraine’s delegation will be headed by Rustem Umerov, head of the Foreign Intelligence Service.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated that the discussions will focus on security guarantees. He also indicated that the details of the negotiations would be addressed behind closed doors.
Regarding European involvement, Peskov previously said that European representatives would not be able to participate directly in the negotiations because the parties had initially agreed to a trilateral format.
Consequently, the Abu Dhabi Ukraine peace talks will retain their agreed three-party structure, with European officials expected to remain on the sidelines rather than join the negotiating table.
The presence of European advisers from Germany, France, Italy and the UK, together with representatives of NATO and EU institutions, highlights Europe’s involvement in developments surrounding the Ukraine settlement. However, the formal negotiations will remain limited to Russia, the United States and Ukraine, as previously agreed. The Times of Russia will continue covering developments surrounding the Russia-US-Ukraine trilateral talks and the diplomatic efforts concerning the conflict.
