Europe Confirms Participation in US-Led Ukraine Peace Talks; NATO-Russia Council Revival Explored

European nations will participate in upcoming U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi focused on resolving the Ukraine war, as confirmed by France. Separately, U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner is reportedly exploring the revival of the NATO-Russia Council for broader European security discussions. European officials, however, stress that a ceasefire in Ukraine must precede any such security framework, indicating complex diplomatic efforts.