Nov 14, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

Russian chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky stated following diplomatic sessions in Abu Dhabi that Moscow intends to assert control over all territories it claims, asserting that "every inch of Russian land will be recovered, one way or another." He also criticized European press coverage of the talks, remarking that media outlets could "continue to live in a world of illusions."

The statements followed two days of trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, which concluded without an agreement on territorial issues. During the summit, Russian representatives reportedly put forward proposals for bilateral non-aggression treaties with selected NATO members as part of a broader security framework. Meanwhile, Russian military forces targeted Ukrainian energy networks overnight, launching over 160 aerial weapons and cutting electricity to hundreds of thousands of residents in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions.

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

Ukrainian military forces are navigating fresh operational restrictions on SpaceX’s Starshield system, a defense-grade satellite communications network critical for command connectivity and deep-reconnaissance drone strikes against Russian logistical lines.

Despite the operational impact of these limitations, Ukrainian commanders emphasize that potential cuts to satellite access will not trigger a collapse of the frontline. In response to orbital and communication pressures, Kyiv’s forces continue targeting Russia's counter-space capabilities. Recent strikes hit a Russian Starlink jamming station in occupied Donetsk as well as the Progress rocket plant in Samara, which manufactures components for Soyuz-2 launch vehicles used to deploy Russia's competing Rassvet constellation.

Both militaries are accelerating efforts to secure low-Earth orbit assets, highlighting satellite connectivity as a decisive factor in modern warfare.

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

Analysis of leaked Rosstat mortality data indicates Russian military fatalities in Ukraine may reach up to 500,000, with estimates confirming at least 400,000 casualties. The findings coincide with scrutiny over Russia's domestic recruitment methods, including the enlistment of individuals with severe mental health conditions.

Simultaneously, targeted operations against military personnel inside Russia persist. A suspect in St. Petersburg reportedly monitored a Russian colonel after taking a job at a local hypermarket, later using balloon-delivered explosives to carry out a lethal attack.

In Europe, counterintelligence agencies continue cracking down on suspected Russian proxy networks. Latvian State Security Service officers conducted a tactical raid on an estate near Riga to apprehend suspected operative Vasilijs Kovacovs.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Moscow and Washington have confirmed that US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will gather on 19 November for a historic trilateral summit during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the scheduling agreement, following earlier White House announcements. The talks will focus on global nuclear disarmament and the ongoing conflict in Iran. US officials reiterated that negotiations regarding Ukraine will remain separate and off the main agenda, as Washington conducts those discussions independently of Beijing. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed deep concern over the upcoming meeting, warning that the gathering risks morphing into a Yalta-style "redistribution of spheres of influence."

Sources: France24, NEXTA, Tagesschau, The Journal, Trend News Agency

Negotiators from nearly 200 nations have gathered in Antalya, Turkey, for the COP31 climate conference. Co-hosts Australia and Turkey, backed by Germany, are advocating for a global target to increase electricity's share of final energy consumption to 35% by 2035 to curb reliance on fossil fuels.

However, domestic pressures continue to divert political attention. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled his attendance following parliamentary support for a near-record €210 billion borrowing plan aimed at stabilizing Germany's budget. Meanwhile, climate activist Greta Thunberg publicly criticized the conference, stating that "nobody is coming to save us" and accusing world leaders of failing those hardest hit by climate change. Concurrently, Romanian Energy Minister Dumitru Chisăliță announced planned support packages for consumers and businesses ahead of anticipated winter energy strain.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, HotNews, Ziarul de Gardă