Nov 12, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC

United States envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to brief him on recent trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi and to advocate for European representation in future peace negotiations. Speaking after the Abu Dhabi talks, Kushner urged European nations to appoint a dedicated negotiator, stressing that European partners must have a seat at the table to achieve a lasting resolution to the war in Ukraine.

Russian presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov confirmed the Kremlin meeting, which comes amid a flurry of shuttle diplomacy. Following their discussions in Moscow, the US negotiators are scheduled to consult with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, Russian strikes continue to target Ukraine's critical infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

U.S. intelligence agencies and Nvidia's board of directors have launched investigations into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following allegations that an extramarital affair targeted him in a foreign espionage operation. Authorities suspect Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, of connections to Chinese intelligence aimed at securing sensitive corporate or national security data.

Huang admitted to infidelity in a staff memo without naming the partner. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the FBI is examining the case, noting that Huang expressed shock and denied knowing about any espionage ties. Nvidia announced that initial internal audits found no evidence of compromised corporate or government secrets. Nevertheless, news of the inquiries led to a decline in Nvidia's stock price.

Sources: Hospodářské noviny, Money, Rzeczpospolita, Seznam Zprávy, TVP info.

During a visit to Washington, a delegation from the Polish Ministry of National Defence discussed the potential acquisition of Tomahawk cruise missiles and associated launchers with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Polish Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz revealed that Warsaw submitted a formal request regarding the long-range strike systems several months ago. According to the delegation, the US Department of Defense evaluated the inquiry positively during their talks at the Pentagon.

In separate European defence developments, US media reported that Washington has asked Moscow to present a proposal for a European security agreement aimed at reducing continental tensions. Meanwhile, French shipbuilder Naval Group unveiled its SCX 26 conceptual warship, designed for high-intensity warfare with features such as electromagnetic railguns and laser systems.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info

Following Spain's general strike, economic and political actors offered sharply contrasting assessments of the turnout and its consequences. Industrial plants experienced notable stoppages, whereas the services sector saw lower participation. Major trade unions focused their mobilization efforts on younger workers, prioritizing housing costs and the rising cost of living amid a politically charged pre-election backdrop.

The Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) characterized participation as reaching historic lows, pointing to a minor 4.7% drop in national power demand and calculating the economic loss at 1.7 billion euros. Meanwhile, former minister Irene Montero denounced police tactics, claiming officers left participants with "cabezas abiertas, costillas rotas y ojos hinchados". Analysts noted that the timing of the strike aimed to shape political momentum ahead of potential government shifts involving conservative parties.

Sources: Canarias7, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Marca

Trilateral negotiations between Ukrainian, Russian, and American delegations in Abu Dhabi concluded a second day of discussions centered on diplomatic solutions and potential large-scale prisoner exchanges involving thousands of detainees. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized the initial meeting as "constructive" and "substantial" as talks continue.

However, fighting persists on the ground. Zelensky publicly condemned a Russian FPV drone attack on emergency responders operating in Komyshuvakha, situated in the Zaporizhzhia region. The emergency teams were conducting rescue efforts at the site of a prior aerial strike that claimed 55 lives when the drone targeted the area.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico.