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France Wants a Seat

Two French advisers flew to Abu Dhabi. Paris wants Europeans at the table when talks on Ukraine turn to the security of their own countries.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 12
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France sent two advisers to the Abu Dhabi peace talks on November 10 and 11. Emmanuel Bonne is French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic adviser. Xavier Chatel de Brancion advises him on strategic affairs and disarmament. They joined European consultations with Ukraine and the United States. The Kremlin said its delegation …

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