Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC

Leaked death registry records from Russia's Rosstat statistics agency indicate that approximately 500,000 Russian soldiers have died since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Analysis by Janis Kluge of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs shows combat fatalities surpassed 15,000 per month during late 2024 and early 2025.

Reports continue to detail aggressive Russian recruitment tactics, including the enlistment of individuals with severe mental disabilities. Meanwhile, European authorities remain vigilant against Russian hybrid threats, following the recent armed raid and arrest of suspected operative Vasilijs Kovacovs by Latvian counter-intelligence agents near Riga.

Dissent within Russian military leadership has also re-emerged. Retired Colonel-General Leonid Ivashov publicly denounced President Vladimir Putin during an online broadcast, asserting the war is lost and calling for an immediate end to hostilities and peace negotiations.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

United States envoys arrived in Moscow to hold discussions with Russian officials following two days of talks between Ukrainian and Russian representatives in Abu Dhabi. The meetings in the United Arab Emirates, mediated by Washington, focused on potential diplomatic steps toward ending the conflict, including the possibility of a large-scale prisoner exchange between Kyiv and Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the talks might open a diplomatic opportunity to achieve a settlement before 2027. Following the sessions, American negotiators traveled directly to Russia to pursue further dialogue. Despite the resumption of direct contacts, significant strategic differences remain between the opposing sides, leaving the prospects for a broader political agreement uncertain.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération, Le Soir, RTBF Info

Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive of Nvidia following revelations regarding personal conduct. Reports indicate the resignation occurred after disclosures revealed Huang engaged in an affair with a woman accused of spying for China, raising national security concerns. Following the announcement, Nvidia's shares initially dropped by more than 13% at the opening of US markets before regaining some ground.

Nvidia announced that Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress has been appointed to serve as interim chief executive. The board of directors is currently working with an external executive search firm to select a permanent successor to lead the semiconductor giant.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, France24, The Guardian

A Budapest court has confirmed the one-month pretrial detention of Áron Orbán, brother of former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, alongside his partner. The custody order stems from a joint investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation and the National Asset Recovery and Protection Agency into alleged human trafficking and illicit visa issuance.

Two other suspects face legal proceedings: one remains under criminal supervision while the fourth has been released without custody pending further inquiries. Current Prime Minister Péter Magyar initially brought attention to the arrests on social media following independent media reporting. Hungarian judicial authorities have not yet released complete evidentiary details, and the investigation remains active.

Sources: Euronews Greece, Kathimerini, Nova TV, Telex, To Vima

U.S. intelligence agencies and Nvidia’s board of directors are continuing investigations into potential security risks linked to Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang. The inquiries follow reports of an alleged Chinese intelligence operation involving Huang's extra-marital relationship with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed. Washington suspects her of attempting to gather sensitive semiconductor data for Beijing.

Jensen Huang admitted to his marital infidelity in a message to staff, though he did not identify his partner. He also denied knowledge of any espionage activities during a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed the FBI is reviewing the situation. Nvidia stated an internal review found no evidence that corporate or government secrets were compromised, though the reports contributed to a brief drop in the company's stock value.

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