EU officials joined Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to discuss how to prevent another Russian invasion after a peace deal. Moscow wants the negotiations to reshape security across the continent, but has announced no direct talks with the Europeans.
Ahead of negotiations with Moscow, representatives of the EU, France, Germany, Italy and Britain met Ukrainian and US officials alongside NATO. They backed security guarantees for Ukraine and insisted that countries must remain free to make their own decisions. “A strong NATO will remain central to Euro-Atlantic collective defence,” they said.
Participants emphasised that any future arrangements must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity, independent decision-making, and provide credible security guarantees for Ukraine. — EU statement
Moscow is pushing for a broader discussion. A Russian delegation source told Reuters that settling the war was one part of creating a “comprehensive and indivisible security architecture for the entire continent”. European participation in those wider negotiations remains unresolved.
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Tuesday’s meeting also covered ways to prevent military incidents from escalating and reduce the risk of future conflict. The participants want European partners involved in broader talks because any deal would affect their security. They announced no agreement with Russia.
€300m to continue training Ukrainian soldiers
While diplomats pursue a settlement, the EU has committed to another two years of military training for Ukraine. Governments extended the mission until 15 November 2028 on Monday, allocating nearly €300m. More than 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have received training since the mission was established in October 2022.
The EU will also establish a presence inside Ukraine to work directly with its military authorities and international partners. That should help trainers respond more quickly to what Ukrainian troops need, with battlefield experience shaping future instruction.
Known as EUMAM Ukraine, the mission will continue working with partners including the US, Britain, Canada and Norway, alongside NATO’s training command. Its renewed mandate gives Ukrainian forces continued access to training as negotiators debate the guarantees needed to protect the country after the war.
