Nov 2, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated calls for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine before winter. Following talks with Zelensky and a telephone conversation with Putin, Trump expressed optimism that Moscow is prepared to reach a settlement.

Zelensky described the meeting with Trump as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping Russian aggression in the coming months. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated he had a "very good conversation" with Putin, adding that the Russian leader "wants a deal" and urging both sides to reach an agreement. International diplomatic efforts continue to focus on initiating formal negotiations before winter conditions complicate military operations.

Sources: Expresso, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal).

Russian forces launched fresh overnight drone strikes on Kyiv, injuring one woman following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's address to the UN General Assembly. Concurrently, Moscow announced an intensified military campaign targeting Ukraine's energy grid, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries continue to disrupt domestic fuel supplies.

In Germany, authorities identified two suspects linked to Moscow after discovering explosive drones near critical infrastructure in Leipzig. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the incident, stating that the bloc will "not tolerate attacks on EU soil" and stands ready to respond to aggression.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.

State media in Tehran reported missile attacks against a US aircraft carrier and six vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, including three oil tankers and three American naval craft. Emergency crews successfully contained a fire aboard one hit merchant ship.

US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's assertions, maintaining that the strategic maritime route remains open and describing Iran as being in "great difficulty." However, American intelligence reports indicate that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps views its position as strengthened, raising concerns over potential escalation. The renewed hostilities follow the breakdown of a 14-point ceasefire memorandum agreed upon in June, which unraveled after American military strikes in July.

Sources: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica

Unsealed federal court documents in New York reveal charges against five alleged Russian intelligence operatives accused of orchestrating murder and sabotage plots across North America and Europe. According to American law enforcement agencies, the individuals operated a global network targeting figures and companies assisting Ukraine's defense efforts.

The suspects, who remain at large, allegedly recruited third parties to conduct surveillance and execute targeted violent attacks, including a physical assault in Prague in June 2024. Concurrently, Denmark's Security and Intelligence Service reported that Moscow-backed actors conducted targeted physical sabotage against Danish defense manufacturers supplying military hardware to Kyiv. Danish authorities characterized these actions as a serious escalation of state-sponsored hybrid tactics designed to undermine Western support for Ukraine.

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