# Europe Presses US on Ukraine Peace and Iran at Paris G7 Foreign ministers gather in Paris as European powers seek to influence US foreign policy. - **Source:** [France 24 – International](https://www.france24.com/en) - **Published:** 2026-11-09 - **Topic:** [world](https://brifing.si/c/world) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/8f49853c-2596-4ddf-aa2d-053fafedb3db ## G7 Ministers Convene in Paris Foreign ministers from the G7 nations are meeting in Paris for two days of critical talks. The summit, originally planned for Marseille, serves as one of the final acts of the French G7 presidency. Discussions focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine and potential US military actions against Iran. ## European Concerns Over Ukraine European powers are actively pressing the United States to secure a fair settlement for Ukraine. This diplomatic push coincides with US-mediated talks scheduled in Abu Dhabi. France has confirmed its participation in these negotiations, aiming to ensure that Kyiv is not forced into accepting disadvantageous conditions for ending the war. ## US Stance on Iran Strikes Washington has not ruled out further military strikes against Iran, despite the recent midterm election defeat of President Donald Trump's Republican party. European nations remain eager for a diplomatic resolution to stabilize shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran continues to deny that suspected sites are nuclear facilities. ## Marco Rubio's Diplomatic Debut US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is attending both days of the summit, marking his first foreign visit since the US midterm elections. His presence is highly anticipated as he is viewed as a potential successor to President Trump. Rubio declined to comment on the recent loss of Republican control in Congress. ## Chernobyl Repair Funding Gap The French finance ministry is hosting a donor conference on the sidelines to raise funds for repairing the Chernobyl nuclear reactor dome. Approximately 500 million euros is required for the project, but only half has been secured. Officials are aiming to gather the remaining funds by the spring of 2027. ## Shifting Security Architecture President Trump has suggested a potential deal with Russia involving all of Europe, raising concerns among allies. Envoy Jared Kushner is working on a broader European security architecture to establish lasting peace. However, this concept has historically been met with significant skepticism by European leaders wary of US-Russia pivot strategies. ## Marseille Port Initiative Continues Despite the relocation of the G7 meeting to Paris, Marseille will still host the launch of a new global port network. This initiative unites 14 international ports to combat drug trafficking, which has become a severe issue in the southern French city. The project remains a key priority for French officials. ## Strategic Implications for 2027 This meeting highlights the complex power dynamics between the US and Europe as Washington prepares to assume the G7 presidency in 2027. With the US political landscape shifting after the midterms, European nations are attempting to solidify their influence on global security before the next transition of leadership occurs next year. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261109-europa-us-ukraine-peace-iran-paris-g7-ministers — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._