Nov 10, 2026, 03:30 PM UTC

Russian forces continued intensive strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, resulting in blackouts for more than 850,000 consumers across the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. Energy operator DTEK and local authorities implemented emergency cutoffs and stabilization schedules to mitigate severe grid disruptions as winter approaches. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the escalating magnitude of aerial bombardments targeting vital facilities over the past week.

In response, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported strikes on key Russian military targets in occupied regions of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. The operations destroyed ammunition depots, logistical hubs, and a specialized satellite communications jamming system. Meanwhile, international attention remains focused on upcoming diplomatic discussions in Abu Dhabi regarding potential security guarantees, alongside statements from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump asserting that "the war will end soon."

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

Romanian Energy Minister Dumitru Chisăliță announced upcoming support schemes to mitigate high winter energy costs, planning measures for businesses starting late 2026 and vulnerable households in 2027. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Luca Niculescu met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss Black Sea security and EU funding priorities.

Defense issues also prompted debate. Retired General Virgil Bălăceanu called for enhanced joint airspace monitoring with Bulgaria against drone incursions. However, former President Traian Băsescu argued against paying a projected $15,000 per American soldier, stating funds should support local military training.

In Moldova, winter readiness remains strained, as 95 percent of snow-clearing machinery exceeds two decades of service.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Moldova1

US President Donald Trump has appointed senior advisor Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff following significant midterm election losses for the Republican Party. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents and raised concerns among some congressional Republicans due to Miller's central role in designing controversial immigration policies.

The administration shake-up comes alongside broader post-election developments. In a recent 60 Minutes interview, Trump addressed the electoral setbacks, prospective cabinet reorganizations, and scrutiny regarding his family's wealth. Reports also indicate Trump has suggested involving Ultimate Fighting Championship chief Dana White in managing White House press room operations.

Sources: 444, HVG, Telex

France has formally attributed a cyberattack against supermarket refrigeration systems across the country to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Speaking after a G7 ministerial meeting in Paris, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed that state intelligence services linked Tehran to the intrusions, which targeted roughly 700 stores between October 11 and 12.

The remote sabotage disrupted cooling equipment, leading to substantial food spoilage and operational damage. Describing the operation as demonstrating "unprecedented" aggression, Barrot warned that Tehran would face consequences for the disruption, though specific diplomatic or legal countermeasures have not yet been detailed.

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

Nvidia has launched an independent internal investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following disclosures regarding his relationship with a woman suspected of gathering intelligence for China. The semiconductor manufacturer confirmed the board-led inquiry after media reports exposed the affair, which Huang subsequently acknowledged.

The revelations prompted immediate financial turbulence, with Nvidia's market value falling by more than $350 billion as investors assessed potential governance risks. Given Nvidia's central position in global artificial intelligence hardware, the disclosures have amplified geopolitical concerns over potential corporate espionage and strategic security vulnerabilities.

Despite increasing scrutiny from lawmakers and national security analysts, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed public support for the chief executive. Nvidia's internal board inquiry into oversight procedures and security protocols remains active.

Sources: DW, NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting), NRC, NU, Tagesschau.