Nov 15, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

Negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have continued in Abu Dhabi, building on initial progress toward a new exchange of prisoners of war. Discussions held in both bilateral and trilateral formats covered security guarantees and humanitarian measures aimed at resolving the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that the dialogue was "constructive and quite substantive," adding that he issued clear instructions to his delegation for subsequent rounds of talks.

However, potential diplomatic compromises remain controversial. Reports indicate U.S. proposals presented ahead of the summit included administrative adjustments to uncaptured portions of the Donetsk region and a gradual return of Russian energy to European markets. European leaders have pushed back against economic concessions prior to an explicit end to hostilties.

Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, Nova TV, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Ukrainska Pravda

Ukrainian military operations are contending with new restrictions on SpaceX's Starshield satellite system, which provides vital communications for command posts and long-range drone strikes targeting Russian logistical lines. Despite the disruption, Ukrainian military leaders contend that even a total loss of satellite access would not cause a frontline collapse.

In response to mounting orbital and communications pressures, Kyiv's forces have increasingly targeted Moscow's counter-space capabilities. Recent Ukrainian strikes disabled a Russian Starlink jamming station in occupied Donetsk and damaged facilities at the Progress rocket plant in Samara, which manufactures components for launch vehicles deploying Russia's competing Rassvet satellite constellation. Both sides continue to prioritize low-Earth orbit assets to maintain operational superiority.

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

US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold an unprecedented three-way summit on 19 November alongside the APEC meeting in Shenzhen. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and White House officials confirmed the schedule.

Discussions will centre on nuclear arms reduction and the conflict in Iran. US officials clarified that the war in Ukraine is excluded from the official agenda, noting that Washington manages those negotiations separately without Beijing's involvement. No bilateral meeting between Trump and Putin is planned.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cautioned against the gathering, warning it could turn into a "redistribution of spheres of influence" akin to the 1945 Yalta Conference.

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

Israeli forces conducted overnight airstrikes across Gaza, targeting the surgery department at Khan Younis's Nasser Hospital. Local medical officials reported that at least six people were killed, including a surgeon, while 20 others sustained injuries. The Israeli military stated the operation targeted a senior Hamas militant and an operational hub active inside the facility. Additional strikes were reported in Gaza City and surrounding areas, resulting in further casualties. Concurrently, freezing temperatures and flooding are aggravating conditions for displaced families, with local health authorities confirming the death of a nine-month-old infant due to extreme cold exposure in a temporary shelter camp.

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

SpaceX achieved a major aerospace milestone on Saturday as the upper stage of its Starship vehicle successfully returned from an orbital flight and was caught mid-air by mechanical arms at the company's Texas launch tower. The 50-metre spacecraft landed back at its origin roughly 22 hours after liftoff.

While the primary spacecraft was recovered safely, the mission did not achieve a double capture. The lower Super Heavy booster was diverted to a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico following technical concerns, with some reports indicating it subsequently exploded upon ocean impact. Despite the booster issue, NASA remains reliant on Starship's continued progress for its upcoming Artemis lunar missions.

Sources: BBC News, France24, La Vanguardia, Marca, Tagesschau