Nov 9, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC

Poland has seen a surge of public support following a mass shooting in central Krakow that left six people dead and 15 injured. A public fundraising campaign for two critically injured police officers raised over €1.13 million within 17 hours of its launch.

Authorities issued nationwide appeals for blood donations, particularly to support Officer Jakub Kulik, a former paratrooper who helped neutralize the 24-year-old gunman. Emergency responders arrived within 23 seconds of receiving the initial distress call. Two off-duty surgeons dining nearby rendered immediate life-saving assistance to the wounded officers at the scene.

All 15 injured victims remain in stable condition. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are continuing their investigation into the attacker's motives following the discovery of three deceased family members inside his home.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.

European representatives will attend upcoming negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine scheduled for November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on Sunday.

Speaking on French broadcaster RTL, Barrot stated that "Europeans will be well represented" and confirmed that France would participate in the US-mediated talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations.

While Barrot did not specify which officials would represent Paris or other European partners, he stressed the necessity of direct European engagement in discussions concerning continental security and potential peace frameworks.

Sources: Digi24, Kathimerini, Tagesschau, Ziarul de Gardă, Українська правда.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government following the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition. Although Netanyahu’s Likud party secured the highest number of individual seats in the recent election, Eisenkot garnered 67 recommendations from lawmakers following cross-party consultations.

Eisenkot, leader of the centrist Yashar party, pledged to guide the country out of its political crisis to "safe shores," urging potential coalition partners to accept "unconventional political steps." However, assembling a stable administration presents severe hurdles, as several factions backing Eisenkot's mandate remain reluctant to cooperate directly. Meanwhile, Netanyahu continues evaluating political alternatives to retain office despite his right-wing coalition losing its parliamentary majority in late October.

Sources: Die Presse, Tagesschau, Der Spiegel, ORF, FAZ.

Overnight Russian drone attacks targeted Ukrainian energy and industrial infrastructure, leaving more than 850,000 consumers without power across the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. National energy provider DTEK and local authorities introduced emergency shutoffs and scheduled stabilization blackouts to manage grid instability ahead of the winter season.

Regional officials reported one fatality and infrastructure damage in Odesa following targeted drone strikes, while overnight bombardment in Kharkiv sparked localized fires and extended air raid warnings. Further strikes hit an industrial facility in Poltava's Kremenchuk district, though local authorities confirmed no casualties occurred. Ukrainian authorities have reiterated calls for residents and businesses to minimize power consumption as repair crews work to restore grid capacity.

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

Moldovan officials and international partners are addressing national security, regional stability, and energy cooperation amid ongoing pressures from Russia. Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi stated that Moldova is not on the verge of direct military involvement in Ukraine, though Chișinău continues to strengthen defense capabilities alongside European allies. Meanwhile, President Maia Sandu warned that Russia is preparing fresh destabilization attempts in the coming months to derail Moldova's European Union integration path.

On economic and diplomatic fronts, Ukrainian Ambassador Paun Rohovei announced negotiations for Moldova to import up to 50 million cubic meters of gas from Ukraine on favorable terms. Rohovei also noted that Russia has weakened economically, creating potential conditions for peace talks if political will exists. Concurrently, US Ambassador Joseph Mark Burkhalter reaffirmed Washington's continued support for Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Sources: Liga net, Moldova1, Newsmaker, Point, TV8