Nov 13, 2026, 07:30 AM UTC

Trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi have concluded without a breakthrough on territorial disputes or a ceasefire. During the discussions, Moscow floated proposals for bilateral non-aggression pacts with selected NATO members as part of a revised European security framework. However, Russian Chief Negotiator Vladimir Medinsky reaffirmed Moscow's unyielding stance on territorial control, stating that "every inch of Russian land will be recovered, one way or another" and suggesting Western media "continue to live in a world of illusions."

Simultaneously, heavy fighting and aerial bombardments persisted across Ukraine. Russian strikes targeted critical energy infrastructure overnight, disrupting electricity supplies for hundreds of thousands of residents in the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions as winter approaches.

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

Maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz faces further strain following reports from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) regarding explosions aboard commercial oil tankers. According to Iranian officials and state media, multiple vessels carrying millions of barrels of crude oil experienced fires after striking naval mines or encountering incidents while under U.S. military escort.

At the same time, regional rhetoric has escalated. Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran would target U.S. military bases in Europe if they are utilized for strikes against Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel's campaign regarding Iran remains unfinished. Despite reported explosions near Qeshm Island, Iranian state television indicated officials have not confirmed direct foreign missile strikes on domestic territory.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, Daily Sabah, France24, Sweden Herald, Trend News Agency.

Following the sudden resignation of Jensen Huang as Nvidia's chief executive officer, the semiconductor giant faces heightened uncertainty and regulatory scrutiny. Huang stepped down after personal scandals emerged, including allegations concerning an extramarital relationship with an individual suspected of spying for China.

US Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has requested testimony from both Huang and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Congressional lawmakers intend to examine potential national security risks and assess whether proprietary American technology or supply chain integrity was compromised.

Industry analysts and observers are assessing the broader implications of Huang's departure on Nvidia's future direction, given his central role in establishing the firm as a dominant force in the artificial intelligence hardware market.

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

An Israeli overnight airstrike targeted the surgery department of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others. According to Gaza civil defence officials and medical staff, those killed included a surgeon and a teenage boy, while the attack caused extensive structural damage to southern Gaza's primary medical facility.

The Israel Defense Forces stated the strike targeted a senior Hamas militant and operational members using the hospital as a command hub. The military action coincides with worsening winter conditions across the enclave, where emergency workers reported that a nine-month-old infant died from severe cold exposure amidst widespread flooding in displaced persons' camps.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, Cyprus Mail, France24, Sweden Herald.

Leaked records from Russia's national statistics agency Rosstat suggest that approximately 500,000 Russian military personnel have died in Ukraine since February 2022. Analysis by Janis Kluge of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs indicates that monthly casualties surpassed 15,000 in late 2024 and early 2025.

Reports simultaneously highlighted controversial recruitment practices in Russia, including the enlistment of individuals with severe mental disabilities. European security services are also intensifying crackdowns on suspected Russian intelligence networks; counter-intelligence officers in Latvia recently raided a residence near Riga to apprehend Vasilijs Kovacovs.

Internal opposition has emerged from high-ranking military figures. Retired Colonel-General Leonid Ivashov publicly criticized President Vladimir Putin during a live stream, declaring the war lost and demanding an immediate ceasefire.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti