Nov 13, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held separate discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ireland following two days of trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi.

While the Abu Dhabi sessions concluded without a definitive breakthrough, talks centered on continental post-war security arrangements to reduce tensions between Russia and NATO. Following his meeting with the U.S. delegation, President Zelenskyy confirmed that European representatives will participate in the next round of peace negotiations, a move supported by U.S. negotiators who emphasized that European inclusion is essential to securing a lasting agreement. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the initial discussions as "very productive."

Sources: BBC News, France24, Politico Europe (Defense), Sweden Herald, The Guardian.

Global fossil fuel emissions are projected to fall by 0.4% in 2026, marking the first decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. The projected dip is attributed to rapid renewable energy expansion and an oil price shock linked to ongoing conflict involving Iran, though experts caution the drop may prove temporary.

The findings coincide with the ongoing COP31 summit in Antalya, Turkey, where scientific reports highlight accelerating environmental pressures. A study published in Nature Climate Change indicates that regional warming has already exceeded 2°C above pre-industrial levels in parts of Europe and Canada. Simultaneously, separate UN reports cite exceptional extreme temperatures continuing worldwide, alongside warnings from researchers regarding irreversible melting trends in Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier.

Sources: France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian, The Scotsman, United Nations News.

Dozens of European leaders, alongside international allies, have convened in Dublin for the European Political Community summit and an informal European Council meeting. The diplomatic gathering, hosted under Ireland's EU presidency, brings together representatives from over 40 nations, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

While the presidency originally designed the agenda to feature historic talks on artificial intelligence regulation and hybrid threats, ongoing negotiations surrounding the war in Ukraine have dominated early discussions. Delegates are addressing European defense strategy and continent-wide security amid renewed diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving the conflict.

Sources: The Journal, BBC Northern Ireland, France24, Politico Europe (Defense)

Leaked data from Russia's national statistics agency Rosstat indicates that roughly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine since the February 2022 invasion. Analysis conducted by Janis Kluge of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs reveals monthly combat deaths exceeded 15,000 in late 2024 and early 2025.

Reports also detail controversial recruitment schemes within Russia, such as the enlistment of individuals with severe mental disabilities. Meanwhile, European security services continue targeting suspected Russian assets; Latvian counter-intelligence agents recently raided a residence near Riga to detain Vasilijs Kovacovs.

Dissent has emerged from former military personnel. Retired Colonel-General Leonid Ivashov publicly criticized President Vladimir Putin during a live stream, stating Russia has lost the war and demanding an immediate ceasefire.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

US Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has requested testimony from former Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick following Huang's sudden resignation. The inquiry centers on potential national security risks and the protection of proprietary American technology after reports emerged regarding Huang's alleged connection to an individual accused of spying for China.

While interim leadership guides the semiconductor firm through its executive transition, Washington lawmakers are focusing on potential supply chain vulnerabilities. Scott stated on social media that recent developments raise critical concerns regarding national security and technological safeguards.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, France24, Sweden Herald, The Guardian