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The November 10-11 tripartite talks in Abu Dhabi come amid a new push by the White House to break the logjam over Europe's largest and bloodiest land war since World War II.

November 10, 2026

Ukraine, Russia Negotiators Conclude First Day Of US-Led Peace Talks As Europe Seeks Role

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators wrapped up the first of two days of US-brokered talks aimed at untangling Moscow's nearly 5-year-old all-out war on Ukraine, though it was unclear what progress there had been, if any.

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (left), US envoy Steve Witkoff (center), and US Air Force General and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich (right) take part in peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi on November 10.

November 10, 2026

US Sees 'Real Shot' At Ukraine Peace Progress As Abu Dhabi Talks Begin

The United States sees a “real shot” at serious progress toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine at talks between Washington, Kyiv and Moscow that kicked off in Abu Dhabi early on November 10, senior US officials told reporters, citing signs of growing willingness on both sides to reach a settlement.

US President Donald Trump: 'It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement.'

November 09, 2026

Trump Says 'Very Unlikely' To Launch Fresh Iran Strikes If Talks Progress

US President Donald Trump said he is "highly unlikely" to launch fresh air strikes against Iran as long as progress is seen taking place in the peace process.

Ukrainian firefighters battle a blaze following a Russian strike on Odesa on November 9 that killed three people.

November 09, 2026

Moscow And Kyiv Trade Air Strikes As Trump Hints At Potential Territorial Changes In Ukraine

Moscow and Kyiv traded air strikes, leaving thousands of Ukrainians without power and an oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad region ablaze, while US President Donald Trump suggested that Kyiv may have to cede territory as part of any US-brokered peace deal.

Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze following a Russian missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on November 7.

November 08, 2026

Russian Strikes On Energy Targets Leave 600,000 Ukrainians Without Electricity

Russian attacks on the power system in Ukraine's eastern Dnipropetrovsk region have left 600,000 people without electricity as the Kremlin's campaign against energy targets continued on November 8.

A firefighter walks at the site of a Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on November 7.

November 07, 2026

Zelenskyy Says Russia Seeks Blackout In Ukraine Ahead Of US-Mediated Talks In Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is seeking to "plunge the entire country into a blackout" by pounding more than a dozen Ukrainian regions with drones and missiles ahead of US-mediated talks with Moscow next week.

US first lady Melania Trump meets with Ukrainian human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, while David Arakhamia looks on.

November 06, 2026

Ukraine Hopes Oleshky Can Serve As Model For Wider Truce, Delegation Says In DC

Ukraine hopes a temporary cease-fire that enabled humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky could serve as a model for wider de-escalation efforts, Ukrainian officials said on November 6.

US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner (left) met Ukrainian, NATO, and European officials in Brussels. (file photo)

November 06, 2026

White House Outlines Broader European Security Plan Ahead Of Ukraine Peace Talks

The White House has outlined a proposed European security framework alongside security guarantees for Ukraine, as the Trump administration prepares for trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi next week.

Volodymyr Tsenov, first deputy head of the National Police's Strategic Investigations Department, at the courthouse in Kyiv on November 5.

November 05, 2026

'Carthage' Investigation: Ukrainian Security Officials Accused Of Involvement In Criminal Activities

Three senior Ukrainian officials have been accused by the country's anti-graft agencies of taking part in a criminal organization uncovered in a major investigation, as Kyiv seeks to tackle corruption amid its bid to join the European Union.

Afghan refugees due for deportation to Afghanistan wait outside a registration centre in Landi Kotal, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Torkham, in April 2025.

November 05, 2026

US Court Temporarily Blocks Deportation Of Afghan Nationals Over Safety Concerns

A reported plan to deport dozens of Afghan nationals has been temporarily halted by a New York-based federal judge following a warning from several US lawmakers and rights groups that sending them home or to neighboring Pakistan could put their lives at risk.

Many of ice hockey's most-powerful nations are lining up to boycott a court decision reinstating Russia to the international arena. (file photo)

November 04, 2026

Cold Play: Nations Line Up To Boycott Ice Hockey Games Against Russia

A growing list of countries are lining up against a court decision allowing Russia to rejoin international ice hockey events, saying they will boycott any team Moscow sends, putting the World Championships next year in jeopardy.

The Agioi Fanendes (pictured in 2024) is believed to be carrying about 40,000 tonnes of Russian ultra-low-sulfur diesel, but its discharge port remains unknown.

November 04, 2026

Ukraine Monitoring 8 Tankers Carrying Russian Diesel Potentially Bound For US

Ukrainian authorities are monitoring eight tankers carrying more than 300,000 tons of Russian diesel fuel that could be bound for the United States, Ukrainian government sources told RFE/RL on November 3.