G7 foreign ministers meet in Paris to address Ukraine and regional security

On November 9, 2026, foreign ministers from the G7 nations—Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States—convened in Paris for a summit. A primary focus of the discussions was to urge U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure a fair resolution for Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russia, which is approaching its five-year anniversary since the full-scale invasion in February 2022. Additionally, European ministers expressed concerns regarding rising tensions with Iran and the current U.S. rhetoric concerning Europe's security architecture.

This meeting serves as a prelude to U.S.-brokered talks scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, where representatives from Moscow and Kyiv are expected to discuss ending the conflict. European delegations have emphasized their desire to participate in these upcoming negotiations, amid fears that Ukraine’s interests might be sidelined. The summit takes place against a backdrop of post-election uncertainty in Washington, following last week's midterm results, while the U.S. continues to keep potential military options against Iran under consideration.