Nov 11, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC

Russian air strikes targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages affecting over 850,000 customers across the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. Ukrainian energy operators introduced emergency cutoffs and stabilization schedules to manage supply disruptions ahead of winter.

In response, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed counter-strikes against Russian military targets in occupied parts of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, destroying ammunition depots, logistical hubs, and a specialized satellite communications jamming system.

Diplomatically, attention is shifting toward upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv, amid assertions from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that "the war will end soon."

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

Trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi concluded after initial discussions focused on security guarantees and potential prisoner exchanges. Following the sessions, American envoys are set to travel to Moscow for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

US mediator Jared Kushner characterized the negotiations as "complex," citing a persistent lack of trust between the warring parties. While some officials noted tentative signs of early progress regarding a potential prisoner swap, Russian delegation sources indicated the Abu Dhabi round had quickly wrapped up, yielding limited immediate breakthroughs. The meeting represents the first direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv in nine months as Washington seeks to revive diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

Sources: Bloomberg, Cyprus Mail, France24, Politico Europe (Defense), Sweden Herald.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has officially attributed a series of mid-October cyberattacks targeting supermarket cooling systems to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Speaking after a G7 ministerial meeting in Paris, Barrot confirmed that national intelligence investigations identified Tehran behind the intrusions, which affected approximately 700 supermarkets across France between October 11 and 12. The cyberattacks compromised digital temperature controls in commercial refrigeration units, causing widespread food spoilage and hardware damage.

Barrot characterized the operation as having "unprecedented" aggressiveness and warned that Tehran would face consequences for targeting civilian infrastructure. French authorities have not yet detailed specific retaliatory measures or sanctions against Iran.

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

At the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, host Turkey and Australia proposed targeting a 35 percent share for electricity in global energy consumption by 2035, seeking to reduce fossil fuel dependence amid Middle Eastern conflicts. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz skipped the summit, remaining in Munich to address domestic antisemitism, which he described as a critical test for the nation.

Concurrently, regional governments are acting to shield citizens from winter energy pressures. Moldova passed legislation allowing local authorities, businesses, and residents to create energy communities to produce and share renewable power. In Romania, Energy Minister Dumitru Chisăliță announced new support measures to assist vulnerable households and enterprises with energy costs.

Sources: Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă

Tensions in the Middle East remain high after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that three oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with one vessel reportedly hitting a mine and another experiencing an incident under U.S. escort. Meanwhile, Iranian state television reported that local explosions on Qeshm Island were not confirmed as foreign missile strikes.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated during a White House briefing that the war with Iran is "effectively over" and played down concerns of post-election escalation. However, Trump added that the U.S. remains "ready to strike Iran at any moment" if necessary. Concurrently, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel's military campaign against Tehran is "still not complete," underscoring ongoing uncertainty across the region.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, Daily Sabah, Sweden Herald, The Guardian, Trend News Agency.