Oct 11, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal before winter. Speaking after a phone conversation with Putin, Trump expressed confidence that Moscow seeks a resolution to the conflict, stating, "He wants a deal."

Zelensky described his recent interaction with Trump as "positive and productive," noting that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping hostilities in the coming months. While both leaders signaled willingness to engage in diplomatic discussions, no concrete terms or conditions for a potential peace agreement have been publicly disclosed.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

High-intensity combat operations continue along eastern and northern sectors in Ukraine, with Ukrainian commanders recording between 220 and 250 daily military engagements. Fighting remains particularly intense around Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Kostiantynivka, where Russian forces launched dozens of assault attempts to penetrate defensive lines.

Concurrently, tactical repositioning is ongoing along several operational axes. Ukrainian troops reported localized advances on the right bank of the Oskil River north of Kupyansk, alongside potential gains in the Lyman area. In contrast, Russian defense officials claimed control over several settlements near Sumy while publicly denying reported Ukrainian successes in the Zaporizhzhia region. Additional strikes targeting ammunition storage facilities in the Kyiv region were also reported during the latest operations.

Sources: The Insider, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.

United States federal prosecutors have unsealed charges against five alleged Russian intelligence operatives accused of orchestrating a global sabotage and assassination campaign targeting supporters of Ukraine.

According to an indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court, the suspects recruited individuals across North America and Europe to conduct surveillance and execute attacks against targets aligned with Kyiv. The Department of Justice highlighted a network financed by Russian intelligence services, with suspects remaining at large.

Concurrently, Denmark's Security and Intelligence Service reported that Russian operatives carried out targeted sabotage against Danish defense companies supplying military hardware to Ukraine. Danish officials stated these actions mark a significant escalation in Moscow's hybrid warfare strategy intended to disrupt Western military support.

Sources: BBC News, France24, OCCRP, Sweden Herald, The Guardian.

Russian forces launched nearly 60 bombardments across five districts in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period, according to local emergency services. The attacks left five people dead and 16 others injured, causing widespread damage and triggering multiple fires.

The heaviest casualties occurred in the Kamianske district, where shelling killed three individuals and wounded five. In the Pavlohrad district, strikes resulted in two fatalities and seven injuries. Additional casualties and infrastructure destruction were reported in the Nikopol district. Emergency response crews were deployed across the affected locations to extinguish blazes, provide medical aid, and clear debris left in the wake of the strikes.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly turned down a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by US President Donald Trump, maintaining that military forces will remain in the territory until Hamas fully disarms. Addressing his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas, stressing that troops "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed" and continue counteracting threats.

The decision highlights growing diplomatic tensions between Israel and Washington, even as the Israeli military has scaled back offensive operations following American pressure. Netanyahu is currently navigating severe domestic political friction ahead of national elections scheduled for October 27, attempting to balance demands from far-right coalition partners against pressure from the United States.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald