Rubio hails 'very productive' Russia-Ukraine talks, wants Europe 'at the table'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the productive US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, advocating for European inclusion in future discussions. He emphasized the need for a trilateral format to expand to include European partners, addressing concerns about Europe being sidelined. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed mixed feelings about the current arrangement but acknowledged the importance of resumed negotiations. He stressed that future talks must involve European participation, viewing the current discussions as a test of Russia's commitment to negotiations.