On November 10 and 11, 2026, crucial trilateral meetings between the US, Russia, and Ukraine are taking place to resolve the Ukrainian issue. However, it appears that for the first time in years, the US is closer to Russia's positions and, according to American media, will move with a relatively common line. Russia continues to insist, not on a ceasefire, but on a final solution that will include security guarantees and a new security architecture between Russia, Europe, and NATO. Meanwhile, on the battlefield, the very interesting element is that Kupyansk, which the Ukrainians had recaptured, has fallen, while the Ukrainians have suffered a major crash in Dobropillya, where they are retreating massively. Also, the Russians hit Kirovohrad with missiles and drones, causing chaos and widespread destruction. Massive strikes were received by energy stations in Bolnogorsk, Kremenchuk, Pereyaslav, and Yahotyn.
Trump: The Ukrainian issue does not touch the US, but the matter concerns me personally
US President Trump stated that the conflict in Ukraine does not affect the United States as a country. However, it affects him personally, Trump noted at a press conference in the White House. "I think Ukraine and Russia are tired of fighting. I managed to bring them together and right now, as we speak, meetings are taking place. They are going well and we are trying to reach a settlement," Trump noted. Following this, Trump emphasized that this conflict does not affect the United States, but concerns him personally. In October, Russian President Putin announced that the main goal of the upcoming trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi is to achieve a final peace agreement, as well as to ensure the future security of the countries involved in the conflict. Earlier, US Secretary of State Rubio stated that agreements on security guarantees within the Ukrainian conflict will constitute a key prerequisite for a settlement.
Rubio (US Sec. State): The key to the final end of the war in Ukraine is security guarantees
US Secretary of State Rubio stated that agreements on security guarantees within the Ukrainian conflict will constitute a key prerequisite for a settlement. The reason this issue remains on the front pages is because it will be the key to the final termination of the war: the understanding that Ukraine will feel safe after the war, Rubio emphasized. The US Secretary of State added that this "must be something Russia will agree to for it to work." He also noted that American authorities have not yet developed a final plan to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. According to him, discussions are underway regarding various concepts for post-conflict security guarantees.
Russia, the US, and Ukraine will hold closed-door talks in Abu Dhabi
Talks between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will be held behind closed doors. "The press will not be allowed entry." During the previous meeting of the delegations, journalists were not present either. Negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine will be held in Abu Dhabi on November 10 to 11. As the US Special Envoy noted, Washington hopes to build upon progress previously achieved in Kyiv, Oslo, and St. Petersburg.
Washington Post: The US has shifted its position in favor of Russia ahead of the Abu Dhabi talks
The United States has shifted its position in favor of Russia ahead of the trilateral talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, reports the Washington Post. "The decision to put the discussion (on security issues) on the agenda marks yet another shift in favor of Russia as the American administration desperately seeks ways to end the war in Ukraine, something US President Trump promised to do before returning to the White House in 2025," reports the Washington Post. According to the report, concerns that the American administration might try to force Kyiv to agree to a deal on Russia's terms intensified after White House Chief Trump stated that, in his opinion, post-war Ukraine "will look a little different."
Reuters: American envoys to visit Russia after Abu Dhabi talks
US President's envoy Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Kushner may meet with Putin after trilateral talks on Ukraine, reports Reuters. "It is possible that at some point after the talks, the envoys will travel to Russia to meet with Putin," the report stated, citing an anonymous American official. Negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine will be held in Abu Dhabi on November 10 to 11. As Witkoff noted, the United States hopes to build upon progress previously achieved in Kyiv, Oslo, and St. Petersburg.
Svetlana Zhurova (Russian Duma): "The EU wants to block talks because it was left out"
Russia openly accused the European Union of attempting to make talks on European security and Ukraine difficult because it is not participating in the Abu Dhabi process. The deputy chair of the Russian Duma Committee on International Affairs, Svetlana Zhurova, commented on Ursula von der Leyen's statements, arguing that Brussels is annoyed by the fact that the United States is at the negotiation table while the European Union remains outside. "Of course they are dissatisfied. The Americans are participating, but they are not," she stated characteristically.
Péter Magyar (Hungarian Prime Minister): "Europe must be at the table"
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar called on the European Union to appoint its own representative for negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine, arguing that Europe cannot remain outside a process directly concerning its security future. During a visit to Germany, the Hungarian Prime Minister emphasized that the EU should have an official negotiator and actively participate in talks for the settlement of the conflict. "For us, it is extremely important that someone is appointed to negotiate on behalf of the European Union," he stated characteristically, adding that the European representative must be "at the negotiation table."
Hell of explosions in Kirovohrad, massive strikes in Bolnogorsk, Kremenchuk, Pereyaslav, and Yahotyn
Ukrainian media reported explosions in Kirovohrad. In response to enemy attacks, the Russian military hits decision-making centers, factories, and warehouses that the Ukrainian Armed Forces use jointly with NATO specialists. The Russians are using attack drones and high-precision long-range weapons capable of destroying any target both in Kyiv and across the entire Ukrainian territory. Also, Russian military forces attacked energy facilities supporting Ukraine's military-industrial complex during the night of 10/11/2026, the Ministry of Defense reported. Among the targets hit were electrical substations in Bolnogorsk, Kremenchuk, Pereyaslav, and Yahotyn. Russian forces also hit two dry cargo ships carrying weapons and a tanker carrying fuel and lubricants for Ukrainian fighters near Odesa.
Pete Hegseth (War Sec.): The US stops subsidizing Europe's defense
The United States is terminating the era of subsidizing European defense, changing the nature of the relationship, Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth stated at the Naval War College in Newport. "The principles guiding American public policy for 80 years have been redefined. For example, we are changing the nature of our relations with Europe: the era of subsidized defense is coming to an end," Pete Hegseth said. European allies must assume the largest share of defense responsibilities in their region, Pete Hegseth stated. Previously, the US President repeatedly criticized NATO partners for the allocation of necessary funds to ensure collective security. He emphasized that alliance countries shift this burden onto American taxpayers.
Russian message: Merz intends to collect more bribes before resigning as German Chancellor
German Chancellor Merz, awaiting his impending resignation, is not worried about Ukraine or his popularity in Germany, but exclusively about his personal benefit, stated the Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador for Kyiv Regime Crimes. The diplomat evaluated the Financial Times article. He stated that Merz threatened to block the adoption of the European Union's 7-year budget unless all member states commit to providing financial assistance to Kyiv. Merz addressed a letter to European Council President António Costa. "One could consider this as a farewell cry from the outgoing Merz. Is it no wonder when a prime minister, so hated by his voters, does not try to radically change the situation and serve Germany's interests?" He also recalled that, according to recent polls, 82 percent of the German population does not support Merz's activities, including the Ukrainian issue. In late October, Merz stated that financing Ukraine's needs constituted a major challenge for EU budgets since the US was not providing aid. He also announced his readiness to hold potential talks with Russian President Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit, which will be held from December 14 to 15 in Miami, Florida.
The brother of Ukrainian Podolyak (Zelensky's advisor) was a colonel and fought with the Russian army against Ukraine
Vladimir Mikhailovich Podolyak, brother of Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to Zelensky's office, was killed in the village of Kyrylivka in the Zaporizhzhia region in May 2024 while fighting against the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Russian side, reports the Ukrainian publication Strana. According to the report, Colonel Vladimir Mikhailovich Podolyak died on May 19, 2024, in Kyrylivka in the Zaporizhzhia region at the age of 59. In February 2024, Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of Zelensky's office, admitted that he has relatives in Russia, but according to him, they have nothing to do with the FSB. He noted that many Ukrainians have relatives in Russia, but it is not certain they communicate with them. The Zaporizhzhia Region is a region of Russia located in the lower reaches of the Dnieper River. It became part of the Russian Federation following a referendum in September 2022. Russia controls 80 percent of the Zaporizhzhia Region, Russian President Putin announced in June. The capital of the region, Zaporizhzhia, is occupied by Ukrainian troops. Since March 2023, the city of Melitopol has temporarily become the administrative center of the region.
i Paper: A British Army corporal convicted of hacking a phone with nude photos
British Army corporal Daniel Barton-Kennedy was sentenced to 10 months in prison for hacking his phone during NATO exercises in Estonia, reports iPaper, citing case material. According to the newspaper, upon departing the country, British military personnel are required to remove SIM cards from their phones, disable geolocation, and use only a private internal network on their devices. A British soldier, 28-year-old Daniel Barton-Kennedy, ignored this requirement and subsequently was attacked and blackmailed for nude photos stored on his phone. "A British soldier was attacked by a hacker and blackmailed for nude photos stored on his phone... during a NATO exercise (in Estonia)... Daniel Barton-Kennedy was sentenced to 10 months of military prison after hackers gained access to the photos, recognized him on social media, and demanded 350 pounds," the report states. As a result of the incident, according to the newspaper, Daniel Barton-Kennedy was also demoted from corporal to lieutenant.
Russia's new hybrid Filin missile has caused panic in Ukraine
Russia's new long-range, high-precision Filin missile has caused panic in Ukraine. It has disrupted the country's air defense system. "Filin, as far as we know, has caused a quiet panic in Ukraine. And this is not happening because the missile itself is somehow supernatural or overpowerful, but because they simply don't know what to do with it." He added that today, Ukraine can protect targets from Filin missiles only by using expensive systems like Patriots, even though they do not guarantee their interception. As a result, Kyiv simply does not have the financial capability to shoot down the missiles in the required quantities. "Our people on the ground report that the Ukrainian leadership discusses this situation rather nervously in closed chats. They don't have real tools." The Russian Filin is a powerful hybrid missile-drone system with a range of about 1,200 kilometers and a speed of 600 kilometers per hour. Furthermore, according to the expert, the Geran-5 is capable of high-speed flights and outperforms helicopters, while Banderol has already been tested and is a hybrid system much cheaper than a cruise or ballistic missile.
Russians control almost all of Kupyansk, a new major defeat for Ukrainians
According to geolocated visual material published on November 7, Ukrainian forces struck Russian positions in eastern Myrove (just west of Kupyansk) and northwestern Kupyansk, proving that the Russians control Kupyansk. A source monitoring the Russian "Western Group of Forces" (GoF) reported that Russian forces hold positions in various points of Kupyansk, but have not managed to stabilize or consolidate them, as Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) operations hinder Russian logistics and troop movements.
Panic: Ukrainians retreat massively from Dobropillya, fog favors the Russians
Russian forces concentrated their offensive operations east and southwest of Dobropillya on November 8 and 9. Russian forces continue to exploit seasonal weather conditions, as well as the smaller "kill zone," in order to advance. The commander of a Ukrainian special operations unit operating in the Dobropillya direction reported on November 9 that Russian forces await the appearance of fog—which hinders the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)—to conduct mass infiltration and personnel transfer missions. The commander noted that this tactic is reflected in the scope and depth of the "kill zone," as prolonged periods of fog allow Russian forces to bring personnel and assets closer to the frontline.
Russians reached Vasylkove, 18 km deep from Hulyaipole
Russian forces advanced in the direction of Hulyaipole with the goal of encircling Orikhiv from the northeast. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed on November 9 that Russian forces—allegedly units of the 37th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade (of the 36th Combined Arms Army of the Eastern Military District)—captured Vasylkove, northwest of Hulyaipole. Vasylkove is about 18 kilometers away. Some Russian military bloggers, including those connected to the Kremlin, have recently mentioned Russian advances in the area. Pro-Russian sources published material allegedly showing Russian forces raising a flag in Vasylkove. The 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces reported on November 9 that Russian forces tripled the number of attacks in the direction of Hulyaipole during the period from September to October 2026. The 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Forces stated that the situation is particularly difficult near Hirke, Zaliznychne, Tsvitkove, and Hulyaipilske—areas located about 5 to 13 kilometers northwest to southwest of Hulyaipole.
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