G7 Foreign Ministers Deliberate Ukraine, Iran in Paris; Abu Dhabi Peace Talks Loom
G7 foreign ministers convened in Paris today to discuss Ukraine and Iran, while new details emerged regarding upcoming US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
The conversation that mattered
G7 Foreign Ministers gathered in Paris today for the second day of their meeting, focusing heavily on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and tensions with Iran. European powers are expected to press the United States to advocate for a fair settlement in Ukraine and to deter further military action against Iran, according to reports.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is participating in both days of the discussions. On the sidelines, a donor conference hosted by the French Finance Ministry is working to raise funds for repairing the Chernobyl nuclear reactor dome in Ukraine, damaged in a Russian strike last year.
The Paris meeting coincides with US-mediated talks between Moscow and Kyiv scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, where European representation is a point of contention. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that France would participate in these talks, despite earlier indications from the Kremlin that European envoys would not be allowed to join the immediate negotiations.
Today's meetings
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Actor Two: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev
Venue Or Format: Shusha, Karabakh region
What Was Discussed: Reaffirmed the strength of their countries' alliance, emphasizing historical ties and commitment to closer cooperation, highlighting the 2021 Shusha Declaration.
Signal: Underscores continued strong bilateral ties and mutual support between Türkiye and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus.
Senior US Officials
Actor Two: Senior Chinese Officials
Venue Or Format: Scheduled phone call
What Was Discussed: Bilateral economic issues, with official readouts indicating contrasting accounts from each side.
Signal: Highlights ongoing dialogue on economic matters despite underlying tensions and differing perspectives.
Eurogroup
Venue Or Format: Meeting
What Was Discussed: Discussions on economic and financial matters within the Eurozone.
Signal: Regular coordination among Eurozone finance ministers on economic policy.
Multilateral pulse
G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Foreign Ministers from the G7 nations convened in Paris for a two-day meeting, with discussions expected to focus on efforts to end the Ukraine conflict and deter further military action against Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is attending both days.
COP31 Climate Conference. The annual United Nations climate summit, COP31, commenced in Antalya, Turkey, bringing together global leaders and experts to discuss collective action on climate change.
Bilateral threads worth following
US ↔ Russia/Ukraine
Current State: Preparations are underway for US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, but there's disagreement over European participation and the scope of security guarantees.
Last Move: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated on November 9 that France would participate in the Abu Dhabi talks, contrasting with earlier Kremlin statements ruling out European involvement in the immediate negotiations.
What we'll be watching next 72h
- US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (November 10-11, 2026).
- Paris Peace Forum in Paris, France, gathering heads of government, businesses, and civil society (November 10-11, 2026).
- Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's attendance at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, including bilateral meetings (November 10-12, 2026).
- Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Budget) meeting to prepare the EU's annual budget for 2027 (November 10, 2026).
- Meeting of the European Political Community (November 12, 2026).
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