Moscow doubles down on territorial claims following Abu Dhabi talks

Russian Chief Negotiator Vladimir Medinsky reaffirmed Moscow's uncompromising stance after peace talks with Ukrainian and US officials concluded in Abu Dhabi. Medinsky asserted that "every inch of Russian land will be recovered, one way or another," explicitly rejecting territorial concessions regarding areas claimed by the Kremlin. He dismissed European press coverage of potential compromises, accusing Western commentators of inhabiting an "illusion."

Despite the diplomatic engagement—which focused on security guarantees and ceasefire terms—combat operations continue uninterrupted. Russian forces launched over 160 aerial strikes overnight targeting Ukraine's energy network, causing major power outages in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions as winter approaches.

Sources: Adevărul, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.