Diplomats from Europe have urged United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure their involvement in any potential peace deal regarding the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The appeal was made during a meeting of G7 foreign ministers, held in Paris ahead of US-mediated talks scheduled for Abu Dhabi. European leaders emphasized that Europe's presence is crucial to finding a resolution, as tensions persist between the two nations. The discussions come following the midterm elections in the United States, during which President Donald Trump's Republican Party experienced significant losses. The two-day meeting in Paris, concluding on Tuesday, coincides with the Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for the same period. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed concern over Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and urged Moscow to abandon its maximalist demands. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will participate in a session on Ukraine in Paris on Tuesday. The meeting serves as an opportunity for European allies to voice their concerns about the direction of US policy, including perceived scaling back of support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, as well as its increasingly unilateral course. Additional attendees include ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Korea, and Brazil, with Iran expected to be a prominent topic in Tuesday's discussions. The ongoing tensions between the G7 members and the US, particularly regarding the potential conflict with Iran, have cast doubt on the future of multilateralism among these nations. Al Jazeera's Rebecca Collard reported that the first day of talks ended without significant clarity on US policy post-midterm elections, with a focus on Middle East instability and the future of multilateralism to be discussed during the second day.