Nov 14, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

Trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States concluded in Abu Dhabi, marking the first direct diplomatic session among the parties since February 2026. Disagreements over territorial sovereignty and security guarantees continued to stall progress toward a ceasefire.

Russian chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky rejected potential territorial compromises, stating that "every inch of Russian land will be recovered, one way or another." Moscow also presented a proposal to sign bilateral non-aggression treaties with select NATO member states as part of a revised European security framework.

Concurrently, Russian forces targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure with nighttime strikes. Over 160 aerial targets were deployed, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions without electricity.

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

Ukrainian forces are adjusting to renewed operational restrictions on Starshield, the military-grade satellite communication service provided by SpaceX. The network remains central to Ukraine's tactical command and control, as well as enabling deep drone strikes against moving Russian logistics networks, supply lines, and defense facilities such as the Progress rocket plant in Samara.

Despite the reliance on satellite links, Ukrainian commanders stress that a complete shutdown of Starlink would not cause a frontline collapse. Concurrently, Ukrainian troops continue targeting Russian electronic warfare hardware, including a recent strike on a specialized Starlink jamming station in occupied Donetsk. Meanwhile, space-adjacent escalation continues, with Russia expanding anti-satellite capabilities and deploying ballistic missiles, while Ukraine targets key infrastructure supporting Russia's satellite supply chain.

Sources: Liga net, NEXTA, NV, The Insider, Українська правда.

U.S. negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have arrived in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin following diplomatic talks in Abu Dhabi. Upon landing at Vnukovo airport, the delegation was received by Kirill Dmitriev, a special representative for the Russian presidency.

The second day of discussions between Russian and Ukrainian representatives in the United Arab Emirates concluded after two hours. Russian lead negotiator Vladimir Medinsky indicated that preliminary understandings had been established during the session.

Following their scheduled meetings in the Russian capital, Kushner and Witkoff will travel to Dublin to confer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky continues to voice skepticism regarding the peace process, maintaining that any potential agreement must respect Ukraine's sovereignty over the Donbas region and provide robust security guarantees.

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

Political turmoil has deepened across Spain in the wake of the national general strike called over escalating housing costs and inflation. Fresh friction emerged following clashes between law enforcement officers and picket lines at major supply hubs, including Mercamadrid.

Prominent political figures, such as former minister Irene Montero, condemned the law enforcement response, publicly alleging severe injuries among demonstrators due to police violence. Security officials maintained that officers acted appropriately to manage disruptions.

The economic impact remains a focal point of debate. Business confederations reported limited disruption, pointing to a minor drop in electricity consumption to claim low overall participation. Labor organizations countered that participation was robust, particularly across industrial centers and logistics hubs. As pre-election campaigning intensifies, both government and opposition factions continue using the strike's outcome to press their political narratives.

Sources: Canarias7, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Marca

U.S. intelligence agencies and Federal Bureau of Investigation officers are investigating Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following disclosures regarding a past extramarital relationship. The inquiry focuses on potential foreign espionage risks linked to Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, who U.S. authorities suspect worked on behalf of Chinese intelligence to access sensitive technology.

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly confirmed the FBI's involvement, stating that Huang denied any awareness of espionage ties during their conversation. In an internal message to employees, Huang acknowledged the infidelity without naming the individual involved. Nvidia's board of directors initiated an independent investigation into the matter, though initial corporate reviews found no evidence that proprietary technological data or classified national security information had been compromised.

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