Nov 15, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC

United States special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have proposed including European nations in future peace negotiations to resolve the war in Ukraine. The proposal followed discussions in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin and subsequent consultations in Dublin with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Kushner indicated that Moscow appeared receptive to broadening the negotiation framework to include European partners. The diplomatic push comes after trilateral talks held in Abu Dhabi aimed at establishing a foundation for potential settlement discussions. Zelenskyy voiced optimism regarding the current diplomatic momentum, describing a potential window of opportunity for progress. The delegation's travel between Moscow and Dublin marks a key phase in ongoing shuttle diplomacy efforts involving Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow. Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau

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

US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on 19 November for a historic trilateral summit in Shenzhen alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov and White House officials confirmed the talks, which represent the first joint meeting between the three leaders.

Washington indicated the agenda will center on nuclear arms reduction and the conflict in Iran, explicitly excluding the war in Ukraine from official discussions due to separate diplomatic channels. While US and Russian representatives confirmed the arrangements, reports note that Beijing has not yet officially confirmed the session. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly criticized the summit, warning against a modern "redistribution of spheres of influence."

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

Following midterms marked by electoral setbacks for the Republican Party, US President Donald Trump stated that the United States does not require a formal deal with Iran. Speaking alongside Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Trump suggested the regional conflict could conclude soon, noting that further military action currently appears unnecessary while emphasizing readiness if conditions shift.

Concurrently, Vice President J.D. Vance has been instructed to shift focus away from Middle Eastern diplomatic negotiations toward domestic governance and alleged corruption in Democratic-led jurisdictions. Regional observers note the election results may curb Washington's unilateral foreign policy initiatives, including pressures on Cuba. Meanwhile, analysts suggest the political landscape could trigger a long-term transformation within the MAGA movement beyond Trump's current term.

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

Nvidia’s board of directors and U.S. federal authorities are investigating Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang following allegations concerning an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed. U.S. intelligence agencies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are probing whether she operated on behalf of Chinese intelligence to gather sensitive technological data.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed astonishment over the situation, confirming that the FBI is actively reviewing the case. Trump stated that during a private conversation, Huang denied any awareness of foreign espionage connections. In a memo to Nvidia staff, Huang admitted to marital infidelity without naming the individual involved. Following the public revelations, Nvidia’s stock price experienced a decline. The company reiterated that preliminary internal reviews found no indication that proprietary technology or U.S. national security data was compromised.

Sources: Hospodářské noviny, Money, Rzeczpospolita, Seznam Zprávy, TVP info.