Nov 10, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC

European nations will participate in upcoming peace negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Sunday.

Speaking on French broadcaster RTL, Barrot stated that "Europeans will be well represented" and confirmed France's intention to join the talks. While the minister did not disclose which specific diplomats would represent Paris or European institutions, he emphasized Europe's presence at the US-mediated meeting.

The talks in the United Arab Emirates mark a major diplomatic effort to bring Ukrainian, Russian, and American delegations together, with European governments advocating for direct involvement regarding Eastern European security.

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

Political shifts continue across Serbia following the parliamentary election defeat of former President Aleksandar Vučić’s ruling party. Over 480,000 voters participated in elections for national minority councils, which analysts noted had previously operated under significant political pressure.

Economic expert and potential prime minister candidate Dejan Šoškić stated that political changes allow Serbia to become a stabilizing factor in the region and repair relations with neighboring Montenegro. However, domestic scrutiny intensified following allegations of unauthorized wiretapping by the Security Information Agency targeting journalists and public venues.

Political friction also heightened after video footage emerged showing Vučić warning prosecutors, police, and student activists, asserting that "everyone will answer."

Sources: Danas, Index, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Heavy Russian drone and missile attacks overnight targeted Ukraine's energy network, leaving over 600,000 residents without electricity in the Dnipropetrovsk region and approximately 250,000 in Kharkiv. Ukrainian energy provider DTEK reported significant damage to critical facilities following the latest wave of strikes.

The widespread disruption has heightened concerns over heating and water access as winter temperatures decline across the country. Meanwhile, the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was compelled to rely on emergency diesel generators to maintain essential reactor cooling systems after losing its primary connection to the external grid.

Russia's Ministry of Defence confirmed targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure along with a commercial container ship. Repair crews are attempting to stabilize electricity supply lines and restore service.

Sources: France24, La Tribune, Libération, ORF, Tagesschau

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed recent midterm election losses for the Republican Party in an interview with CBS's "60 Minutes." Trump defended his broader economic approach and foreign policy decisions, but conceded that his administration's communication on the economy was flawed. He also acknowledged that certain immigration enforcement actions were overly harsh, stating that measures were sometimes "too strict."

Trump attributed the Republican defeat primarily to the fact that his name was not on the ballot. While he acknowledged specific policy missteps during the interview, subsequent public statements showed him questioning the overall fairness of the election results, pointing to early voting figures and polling discrepancies. Following the interview, administrative shifts were announced.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix, N1, Poslovni dnevnik

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the opposition Popular Party have agreed to two televised election debates organized by the Television Academy ahead of the November 29 vote. The first head-to-head debate between Sánchez and Alberto Núñez Feijóo is scheduled for November 16, followed by a multi-party candidate debate later in the campaign.

The debate agreement comes as Sánchez reactivates his campaign following the Urda rail catastrophe. During recent public appearances, Sánchez confirmed he was surprised when Transport Minister Óscar Puente submitted his "dimisión irrevocable" via text message. Sánchez also addressed his absence from the state funeral for the crash victims, explaining that it was a religious service. Looking ahead to the election, Sánchez reiterated promises of constitutional reforms to protect pension increases and abortion rights.

Sources: La Vanguardia, Canarias7, Marca, El Mundo, Le Monde