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G7 ministers meet in Paris as allies question US foreign policy
G7 foreign ministers began two days of talks in Paris on Monday, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio among them.
The group includes the United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan.
Allies want to know whether US policy will change after President Donald Trump's Republicans lost control of Congress in the midterm elections.
The talks focus on the war in Ukraine, the conflict with Iran, energy security and artificial intelligence.
Ukraine is a central concern, with allies seeking a fair settlement and a role for Europe in decisions about its future security.
The Iran conflict is also on the agenda as allies worry that renewed US military action could worsen the crisis and disrupt shipping.
US envoys are due to meet Ukrainian and Russian officials in Abu Dhabi this week to discuss possible steps toward ending the war in Ukraine.
G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Paris on November 9 and 10 to discuss the Ukraine war, the Iran conflict and other international issues.
The talks are the first chance for US allies to assess whether President Donald Trump’s midterm setback will affect Washington’s foreign policy.
Ukraine is a central focus, with ministers discussing support for Kyiv ahead of US-mediated talks involving Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
Allies are also expected to discuss Iran, amid concern that further US military action could deepen the crisis.
The meeting was moved from Marseille to Paris, with sources citing security reasons or scheduling reasons.
- Who
- Foreign ministers from the G7 countries are meeting, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Ministers from several invited countries are also attending.
- What
- They are discussing Ukraine, Iran and other international issues, including energy and artificial intelligence.
- When
- November 9 and 10, 2026.
- Where
- Paris, France.
- Why
- To discuss global crises and gauge whether the US midterm setback will affect Washington’s approach to foreign policy.
European powers
United States
Ukraine settlement
European powers
European powers want a fair settlement and are concerned Kyiv could be pressed to accept disadvantageous conditions.
United States
The United States is pursuing talks with Ukraine and Russia on potential compromises; Rubio said postwar security arrangements were not finalized.
Iran policy
European powers
European allies want a resolution and fear further US military action could worsen the crisis.
United States
Trump has not ruled out new strikes, while Rubio said Trump prefers a diplomatic solution.
European role
European powers
France says Europeans will be represented in the Abu Dhabi talks, and some European leaders have called for a common approach.
United States
The sources describe US-led talks and a US security proposal that has met European scepticism.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned that Europe risked becoming irrelevant in efforts to end the Ukraine war without a common diplomatic strategy.
Donald Trump said Iran wanted to make a deal.
G7 foreign ministers began two days of talks in Paris.
US-mediated discussions involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States were scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi.
- Meeting dates
- November 9–10, 2026
- Meeting location
- Paris, France
- G7 countries
- Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States
- US secretary of state
- Marco Rubio
- Abu Dhabi talks
- Scheduled for November 10–11, 2026
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What people are saying
Europeans will be represented and France will be in Abu Dhabi to participate in these talks
Nothing’s been finalized yet, and maybe some progress can be made in Abu Dhabi.
right now, it hasn’t been very productive because the Iranian demands are simply not just unacceptable
They want to make a deal very badly.