Nov 15, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC

Emergency management agencies across the Baltic region have lowered threat levels after overnight air raid alerts concluded following a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Kirishi oil refinery near St. Petersburg. The strike ignited a fire and caused multiple explosions at the facility, resulting in one civilian fatality from falling debris.

During the long-range operation, at least four uncrewed aerial vehicles briefly entered NATO airspace. The alliance responded by deploying fighter jets, while Finnish authorities implemented temporary travel restrictions in local aviation and maritime sectors. All stray drones eventually vacated allied airspace without causing structural damage, enabling civil defense networks and regional operations to resume normal activity.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net

American negotiators have presented a proposal allowing Ukraine to join NATO if Kyiv relinquishes the eastern Donbas region to Russia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Despite this potential compromise, Moscow maintains its maximalist demands, which include the full withdrawal of NATO forces from Eastern Europe alongside territorial concessions from Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has conditionally accepted European participation in upcoming peace talks alongside Washington and Kyiv, but Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Brussels must first demonstrate a constructive approach. Moscow additionally reaffirmed that any European peacekeeping forces deployed to Ukraine following a potential agreement would be treated as legitimate military targets.

Sources: El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Canarias7, Infodefensa

US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to gather in Shenzhen on 19 November for a historic trilateral summit alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov and White House officials confirmed the talks, which mark the first meeting involving all three leaders simultaneously.

According to US officials, the agenda will focus primarily on nuclear arms reduction and the conflict in Iran. Washington specified that the war in Ukraine will not be officially addressed, explaining that those negotiations are handled through separate diplomatic channels without Beijing's participation. No distinct bilateral meeting between Trump and Putin is planned.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced opposition to the summit, expressing concern that the negotiations could lead to a "redistribution of spheres of influence" similar to the 1945 Yalta Conference.

Sources: France24, NEXTA, Sweden Herald, Tagesschau, Trend News Agency

Following recent midterms marked by significant setbacks for the Republican Party, US President Donald Trump stated that the United States does not require a formal deal with Iran, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic strategy. Trump indicated that military action against Tehran currently appears unnecessary, though he noted the military remains prepared if circumstances change. Vice President J.D. Vance has reportedly been directed to pivot his focus toward domestic governance concerns in Democrat-led states, stepping back from previous diplomatic efforts surrounding Middle Eastern conflicts. Meanwhile, regional analysts suggest the political shifts in Washington could impact broader foreign policy initiatives, including US pressures on Cuba and long-term political dynamics within the MAGA movement.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix, Poslovni dnevnik, Vijesti

Preparations for France's 2027 presidential election are accelerating across the political spectrum as key figures refine their strategies and political alliances. Eight declared candidates recently took part in public hearings focusing on public services, where Raphaël Glucksmann urged a comprehensive overhaul of the public education system.

Broad ideological alignments are taking shape. Left-wing parties, including La France Insoumise and Les Écologistes, are exploring potential agreements to form a governing majority. On the right, Les Républicains leader Bruno Retailleau reiterated calls for a conservative primary regardless of participation from former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe.

Meanwhile, Reconquête! leader Éric Zemmour formally confirmed his candidacy. Former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire criticized the early wave of declarations, noting that candidates "are popping up like mushrooms," while leaving his own future options open.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Le Soir, Libération.