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Europe to Attend U.S.-Mediated Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi, France Says

European officials will take part in U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi this week, according to France. Their planned attendance comes despite objections from the Kremlin.

The negotiations will be the first three-way round since February, with the United States serving as mediator.

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