Nov 14, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC

United States envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff held further talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to brief him on recent trilateral discussions held in Abu Dhabi with Russian, Ukrainian, and American representatives.

Following meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin, the negotiators signaled that European nations should be included in future peace negotiations to address long-term security arrangements. Ukrainian leadership expressed optimism about the current negotiation window, while Moscow signaled a willingness to expand dialogue beyond territorial disputes. However, fundamental disagreements between Kyiv and Moscow remain unresolved as diplomatic efforts continue.

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

Trilateral negotiations between American, Ukrainian, and Russian delegates have concluded in Abu Dhabi after two days of talks. Following the meetings, US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are travelling to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, before heading to Dublin for discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

During the summit, Russian officials presented demands echoing pre-2022 proposals for NATO to withdraw forces to its 1997 positions. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also rejected European calls for an immediate ceasefire. Meanwhile, European and NATO representatives held parallel coordination strategy sessions, with Italian sources emphasizing that Europe must participate in shaping the formal negotiating format.

Separately, Ukrainian and Belarusian hackers claimed to have breached Russia's statistics agency, leaking data suggesting Russian military casualties have surpassed 410,000.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica

Diplomatic assessments remain divided following trilateral discussions between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi. While Ukrainian negotiators expressed cautious optimism, citing positive momentum and proposing that a resolution framework might emerge by the end of the year, tangible outcomes were largely restricted to humanitarian agreements. The primary concrete result remains a planned exchange involving over 2,000 prisoners of war, alongside discussions regarding the return of displaced Ukrainian children.

Broader peace efforts face significant obstacles due to deep structural disagreements. Moscow continues to demand expansive security concessions extending beyond Ukrainian territory, including reports of proposals calling for Finland's departure from NATO and the withdrawal of alliance bases from the Baltic states. Concurrently, European leaders are preparing for potential discussions on the region's future security architecture as core territorial disputes remain unresolved.

Sources: Český rozhlas Plus, Deník N, Ekonomický deník, Hospodářské noviny, Respect, Seznam Zprávy

Emergency management agencies across the Baltic region have lowered their threat levels after overnight air raid alerts ended, following a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Kirishi oil refinery near St. Petersburg. The strike triggered several large explosions and a fire at the energy plant, resulting in one civilian death caused by falling debris. During the operation, at least four uncrewed aerial vehicles entered NATO airspace, leading the alliance to deploy fighter jets while Finnish authorities enacted temporary travel restrictions in local maritime and aviation sectors. All stray drones eventually exited allied territory without causing structural damage, allowing regional operations and civil defense networks to resume normal activity.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will gather for an unprecedented trilateral meeting on 19 November during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen.

According to White House officials, discussions will focus primarily on the reduction of global nuclear arsenals and the ongoing conflict in Iran. US representatives confirmed that Ukraine has been omitted from the agenda, explaining that Washington handles diplomatic tracks regarding Ukraine separately without Beijing's participation. Trump is not expected to hold a separate bilateral session with Putin during the summit.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the planned meeting, warning that the gathering could result in a Yalta-style "redistribution of spheres of influence." The event marks the first time the leaders of the three major global powers will meet together in a formal joint session.

Sources: France24, NEXTA, ORF, Tagesschau, The Journal