G7 Ministers Meet in Paris to Assess Trump Policy After Midterms

G7 foreign ministers meeting in Paris is giving U.S. allies their first chance to assess whether Republicans’ midterm losses will change President Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine, the Middle East and relations with partners. Diplomats said Democratic gains could constrain the White House but cautioned that a return to traditional U.S. multilateralism is unlikely while foreign policy remains under Trump’s control. Ukraine is a central focus ahead of U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, as diplomats describe a largely static front and warn that Russia is targeting energy infrastructure. The meeting is also expected to address divisions among European governments over coordinating their diplomacy and strategy on the war.