Nov 15, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC

United States special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow following trilateral discussions held in Abu Dhabi. Russian state media broadcast images of the envoys being greeted at Vnukovo airport by Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev before heading to the Kremlin for talks.

Following the Moscow meeting, the US delegation traveled to Dublin to consult with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kushner announced that European partners should be included in future negotiation rounds to ensure sustainable security arrangements. Zelenskyy expressed optimism regarding a potential window of opportunity for a diplomatic breakthrough, while US officials indicated that Moscow showed openness toward broader international engagement.

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

American negotiators have reportedly proposed that Ukraine could secure NATO membership if Kyiv agrees to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

However, Moscow continues to press maximalist conditions for ending the conflict, demanding not only Ukrainian territorial concessions but also the complete withdrawal of NATO forces from Eastern Europe. While Russian President Vladimir Putin has conditionally accepted European participation alongside Washington and Kyiv in future peace talks, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Brussels must first show a constructive approach. Moscow also reiterated a stark warning that any European peacekeeping troops stationed in Ukraine following a potential settlement would be viewed as legitimate military targets.

Sources: El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Canarias7, Infodefensa

Leaked mortality data from Russia's Rosstat agency indicates that Russian military casualties in Ukraine may be approaching 500,000, with experts confirming at least 400,000 fatalities. The disclosures coincide with reports highlighting aggressive domestic recruitment practices, including the enlistment of individuals with severe mental health disabilities.

At the same time, covert actions against Russian military figures continue inside the country. In a recent incident near St. Petersburg, a suspect reportedly took a job at a local hypermarket to monitor a Russian colonel before carrying out a fatal bombing using balloon-delivered explosives.

Concurrently, European security services are intensifying efforts against suspected Russian networks. Latvian counterintelligence officers recently raided a property near Riga to detain a suspected proxy operative.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti

Discussions surrounding European representation in potential peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have gained urgency in Brussels. Following an informal EU summit in Dublin, European leaders selected a negotiating group composed of the E5 nations—France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom—alongside European Union representatives to champion continental interests. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson endorsed the framework, emphasizing the importance of a unified European stance.

However, questions remain regarding how effectively this coalition will represent the broader bloc during high-stakes diplomacy with Moscow and Washington. Meanwhile, military pressure on the ground persists, with Ukrainian forces adapting to modified Russian strike tactics involving lower-altitude, jet-powered drones.

Sources: 8 Sidor, Dagens Nyheter, SVT, Svenska Dagbladet, Sydsvenskan

International delegates gathered in Paris on Monday for a donor conference aiming to raise $250 million to repair Chernobyl’s protective arch, following damage from a Russian drone attack. Co-hosted by France's G7 presidency, the EBRD, and Ukraine, the effort targets a overall 500 million euro restoration project for the damaged nuclear shield.

Meanwhile, diplomatic initiatives yield little progress. American envoys arrived in Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin after talks in Abu Dhabi with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Washington reportedly proposed Ukrainian NATO membership in exchange for territorial concessions. However, Moscow rejected a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, and Zelensky noted that talks present only a narrow potential timeframe for a truce.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération, RTBF Info