Representatives from the Group of Seven (G7) nations, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have urged US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure Europe's involvement in any potential deal to end Russia's conflict with Ukraine. The call was made during a meeting in Paris, where foreign ministers gathered to discuss European security amid growing concerns about President Donald Trump's proposed new security architecture for the region. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized that Europe must be part of any negotiations and should not be excluded from the decision-making process. The discussions come ahead of US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, and coincide with a two-day G7 meeting that will also address instability in the Middle East and the future of multilateralism. As Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure persist, there is little indication of any substantive progress towards negotiations from Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will participate in a session on Ukraine during the Paris meeting. The gathering takes place as G7 members express mounting unease about US policy, including reduced support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, and increased unilateralism. In addition to the G7 nations, ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Korea, and Brazil are attending, while Iran is expected to be a prominent topic of discussion on Tuesday. The ongoing discussions in Paris reflect the importance of multilateral cooperation among these nations and the need for a united front in addressing global challenges such as conflict, instability, and nuclear proliferation.