European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union will participate alongside international partners in ongoing peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
The announcement followed a telephone conversation between von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During their discussion, the leaders addressed current peace efforts and the upcoming diplomatic meetings scheduled in Abu Dhabi.
Von der Leyen also initiated a regional tour to the Black Sea area, with planned stops in Romania and Bulgaria to meet local leaders. Discussions focus on intensifying security threats in the region, protecting navigation freedom, and supporting calls for a cease-fire covering vital food and energy infrastructure.
