Nov 10, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC

Russian bombardments targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure have cut power to over 850,000 consumers across the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, energy operator DTEK reported. Operators implemented emergency blackouts and scheduled stabilization cuts to preserve grid integrity ahead of winter.

Simultaneously, Ukraine's General Staff announced strikes on a Russian electronic warfare facility used for satellite jamming, as well as ammunition depots and military logistics hubs in occupied areas of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.

Diplomatic focus shifted toward proposed peace discussions in Abu Dhabi regarding Ukrainian security guarantees, following comments by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump stating "the war will end soon."

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

European nations have commenced the "COALITION 26.2" military exercises to prepare for potential post-conflict operations in Ukraine, while diplomatic efforts step up in the Middle East.

The drills, led by the United Kingdom and France without United States participation, involve 2,800 troops from 11 countries across Poland, France, and Turkey. Running through November 22 under the Multinational Forces for Ukraine framework, the exercises test operational readiness to support economic recovery and military reconstruction following a potential ceasefire. However, security analysts emphasize that actual deployment remains uncertain and depends on a binding peace deal.

Concurrently, presidential advisers from the E3 group—France, Germany, and the United Kingdom—will represent European interests at peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Emmanuel Bonne, chief diplomatic adviser to the French presidency, will be among those attending the talks.

Sources: Avaz, Beta, Klix, N1, Vijesti

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has officially accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of orchestrating cyberattacks against refrigeration infrastructure across major retail chains in France. Speaking at the conclusion of a G7 ministerial summit in Paris, Barrot attributed the intrusions to Iranian state actors following investigations by national intelligence agencies.

The attacks, which occurred overnight between October 11 and 12, affected approximately 700 supermarkets nationwide. Remote disruptions to cooling control units resulted in extensive food spoilage and operational damage. Barrot condemned the operation as an act of "unprecedented" aggression, adding that Tehran would face clear consequences for the disruption. French authorities indicated they are exploring diplomatic and legal measures in response.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Politico Europe (Defense)

The Bucharest Tribunal ruled on Monday to replace the preventive police detention of former Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu with house arrest. Georgescu, who is under investigation in five criminal cases including an alleged attempted coup d'état, had formally requested the milder restrictive measure. The judicial decision is not final and remains subject to appeal, meaning it is not immediately executable.

In related Romanian domestic news, media outlet HotNews reported that businessman Radu Budeanu and members of his family recently joined Group 4 Media Freedom and Democracy, the non-governmental organisation that operates news outlet G4Media, citing official Ministry of Justice records.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă, G4Media, HotNews

Following substantial losses for the Republican Party in the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump defended his foreign policy regarding Iran while reflecting on his administration's performance during an interview on CBS's 60 Minutes. Trump acknowledged communication failures regarding the economy and conceded that certain immigration measures had been "too strict," stating that deportations of individuals who should have remained cost him political support.

Trump attributed the midterm defeats primarily to his absence from the ballot, though he subsequently questioned the election's legitimacy on social media, challenging polling accuracy and early voting volumes. Broadcaster reports indicated that Republicans lost over 40 House seats and at least seven Senate seats. Following the broadcast, Trump initiated several administrative changes within his leadership team.

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