The key facts

  • Germany in Abu Dhabi will be represented by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's adviser Günter Sautter
  • Talks on settling the conflict in Ukraine will take place on November 10–11
  • According to Politico, the national security advisers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom are also expected

Composition of the German delegation

Germany at the talks in Abu Dhabi on settling the conflict in Ukraine will be represented by the foreign policy and security adviser to Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Günter Sautter. This is reported by «Ukrinform», citing the press service of the German government; a government representative confirmed that 'Germany in Abu Dhabi will be represented by the Federal Chancellor's adviser on foreign policy and security, Günter Sautter.'

Who else is expected at the meeting

Earlier, Politico, citing sources, reported that the talks would take place on November 10–11, and that the national security advisers of the 'Euro-troika' countries — France, Germany and the United Kingdom — as well as the chiefs of staff of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte intend to attend. Thus, the report about Sautter clarifies the composition of the European presence: instead of a vague 'European representatives,' a specific participant from Germany has been named.

Moscow's position and context

Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia had not been in contact with the Europeans regarding a security agreement. Earlier, Ukraine announced that a ceasefire mechanism involving Russia and the United States had been developed. Available publications contain no detailed information about the agenda of the upcoming talks or confirmation of the participation of the other figures mentioned.