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G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks
Allies are pressing Marco Rubio for signs of a policy shift as Washington weighs Ukraine, Iran and multilateral disputes after the Republican midterm losses.
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations convened in Paris on Monday for two days of talks centered on the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran conflict, energy, and artificial intelligence.
This gathering follows massive midterm election losses for President Donald Trump's Republican Party, prompting allies to question whether the administration will alter its foreign policy approach regarding Ukraine and the Middle East.
The meeting coincides with U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, where European leaders fear Kyiv could face pressure to accept disadvantageous terms for ending the war.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told RTL radio that "Europeans will be represented and France will participate in these talks," addressing concerns about exclusion from U.S.-led diplomatic processes.
Beyond Ukraine, diplomats aim to address rising Iran tensions and energy stability, while United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces questions regarding U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
(London=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Ji-yeon = At the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, which kicked off on the 9th (local time) in Paris, France for a two-day schedule, European countries...