Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace agreement aimed at ending the war before winter.

Following a meeting with Trump, Zelensky described the talks as "positive and productive," stating that both Washington and Kyiv share the goal of stopping the conflict within months. Trump emphasized that both leaders must commit to reaching an accord.

Additionally, Trump referenced a recent phone conversation with Putin, expressing confidence that the Russian leader is seeking a resolution. He noted that progress depends on both sides being willing to negotiate terms to conclude the war.

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

At least five people were killed and 16 others injured following a series of Russian bombardments targeting Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, according to local emergency services.

Russian forces launched nearly 60 attacks across five separate districts in the region over a 24-hour period. The highest casualties occurred in the Kamianske district, where three individuals lost their lives and five sustained injuries. In the Pavlohrad district, strikes resulted in two deaths and seven injuries. Additional casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure were recorded in the Nikopol district, where rescue units worked to put out fires and provide assistance.

Emergency response teams remain active across the impacted areas to assess structural damage and support affected residents following the attacks.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă

Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted the fourth Sarajevo Security Conference from September 4 to 6, 2026, gathering more than 140 security experts to address European airspace and maritime risks. During the event, EUROCONTROL Major General Karsten Stoye identified low-altitude uncrewed aerial vehicles as the primary emerging threat to European airspace over the next five years. Meanwhile, NATO Rear Admiral Van Zanten highlighted the integration of uncrewed surface vessels and artificial intelligence into naval operations, declaring that "the future belongs to drones."

Coinciding with the conference, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced plans to expand its defense manufacturing sector by establishing two new production facilities after domestic output doubled over three years. The expansion was highlighted at the First Balkan Shield 2026 defense fair, featuring domestic manufacturers alongside international suppliers.

Sources: Avaz, FENA, HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix.

An investigation examining more than 83,000 filings on Ireland's lobbying register since 2020 has revealed that at least 63 former politicians and senior civil servants actively lobbied their former colleagues on behalf of commercial interests.

The figures illustrate the scale of post-government employment in Ireland, where former public figures routinely transition into private sector roles advising corporate clients. While the national ethics framework mandates a cooling-off period before former officials can engage in lobbying, registry data demonstrates repeated direct communication with active decision-makers.

Following the disclosures, governance transparency advocates have reiterated calls for stricter enforcement of existing legislation and extended post-employment restrictions to protect public policy integrity.

Sources: The Journal.

US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Time magazine that he regrets his Supreme Court judicial appointments, noting that the justices "often vote against me" despite receiving "the job of their life." While Trump initially emphasized that he values loyalty, he subsequently stated that he does not expect it from judicial nominees.

The comments follow a decision by the US Supreme Court rejecting efforts by the administration to impose stricter regulations on mail-in voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. Democratic lawmakers expressed relief over the ruling, viewing it as a protection for voting access.

In related developments within the administration, Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth proposed enlisting billionaire Elon Musk to examine the "future of warfare."

Sources: Der Standard, FAZ, Tagesschau.