Russia, Ukraine Trade Capital Strikes as US Envoys Meet Putin
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- arrows_outputPeace Talks Progress Assessment: Majority of reports indicate that despite recent Abu Dhabi negotiations, there has been no sign of major compromises on key territorial issues. However, select sources emphasize that negotiators emerged from the talks confident about progress toward a peace deal, citing mutual understanding on several points.
- arrows_outputEuropean Role in Peace Talks: US envoys advocate for the inclusion of European partners in peace negotiations, while the Kremlin remains skeptical of European intentions and opposes their direct involvement.
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November 12, 2026
No breakthrough; deadlock persists: Despite agreement on a prisoner swap, reporting emphasized there was no major compromise on core issues — especially the fate of Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory — with mediators steering talks toward postwar security guarantees and reconstruction amid continued deadlock.
November 12, 2026
US envoys meet Putin in Moscow: U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow and were greeted by Putin’s envoys ahead of scheduled talks with President Vladimir Putin; they said one goal of the meeting was to press for European partners to be added to negotiations and planned to fly on to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskiy afterward. The Kremlin meetings were described as part of a continued push for a peace deal.
November 12, 2026
Capitals hit by strikes and drone raids: Early on Thursday, Russia and Ukraine launched attacks targeting each other's capitals: explosions were heard in Kyiv and Russian air defences downed multiple drones heading for Moscow and other regions, while attacks damaged energy and civilian infrastructure in places such as Rivne. Reports said some drones were shot down across regions including Rostov and Tula.
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November 12, 2026
No breakthrough; deadlock persists: Despite agreement on a prisoner swap, reporting emphasized there was no major compromise on core issues — especially the fate of Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory — with mediators steering talks toward postwar security guarantees and reconstruction amid continued deadlock.
November 12, 2026
US envoys meet Putin in Moscow: U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow and were greeted by Putin’s envoys ahead of scheduled talks with President Vladimir Putin; they said one goal of the meeting was to press for European partners to be added to negotiations and planned to fly on to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskiy afterward. The Kremlin meetings were described as part of a continued push for a peace deal.
November 12, 2026
Capitals hit by strikes and drone raids: Early on Thursday, Russia and Ukraine launched attacks targeting each other's capitals: explosions were heard in Kyiv and Russian air defences downed multiple drones heading for Moscow and other regions, while attacks damaged energy and civilian infrastructure in places such as Rivne. Reports said some drones were shot down across regions including Rostov and Tula.
