As the G7 foreign ministers convene in Paris, discussions regarding US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi are underway. During this meeting, European diplomats have emphasized the necessity of European involvement in any settlement to end Russia's conflict with Ukraine. This call for participation was made on Monday during a G7 summit that includes representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The gathering marked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first meeting with allies since the midterm elections, which saw President Donald Trump's Republican Party sustain significant losses. European foreign ministers expressed concerns about potential changes to Europe's security architecture, advocating for a continued European presence at the negotiation table. German Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul asserted that "Europe belongs at this table; there can be no solution without Europe – only with Europe." The two-day Paris meeting concludes on Tuesday, overlapping with the Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for the same period in Abu Dhabi. Amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, German officials have expressed skepticism about Moscow's willingness to negotiate and urged Russia to abandon maximalist demands. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is set to participate in a session on Ukraine during Tuesday's Paris meeting, reiterating that "no one has the right to decide our fate behind our back." The discussions in Paris follow growing apprehension among G7 members about the direction of US policy, including concerns over Washington's reduced support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, as well as its increasingly autonomous course. Additionally, ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Korea, and Brazil are participating in the Paris meeting, with Iran expected to be a prominent topic during Tuesday's discussions due to lingering skepticism among Washington's allies about potential US and Israeli military action against Iran. The talks in Paris aim not only to address regional instability but also to explore the future of multilateralism that has historically characterized relations among these countries.