US brings Ukraine and Russia back to the negotiating table

The United States will mediate working-level talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, with post-war security and de-escalation high on the agenda.

Polish judge seeks disciplinary cases against court leaders

Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal faces a fresh test on Tuesday as judges meet amid a dispute over its leadership and the status of newly elected members.

Storm damage floods Rhodes as cars are swept away

Severe flooding hit Greece’s Rhodes island early on Monday, sweeping away cars, damaging businesses and forcing authorities to close schools in two municipal districts as emergency crews responded after torrential rain.

Strasbourg forum calls for stronger democratic foresight

Democracy leaders opened the 14th World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg on Monday, November 2, calling for stronger foresight to counter cyberattacks, disinformation and social polarisation.

Moscow closes Tsaritsyno park after US terror warning

Russian authorities temporarily closed Moscow’s Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve on Saturday after the U.S. Embassy warned of a credible threat of a mass-casualty event at the site.

Poland’s judicial standoff escalates after court chief is suspended

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has called emergency talks with parliamentary parties after a judge suspended the Constitutional Tribunal's leadership, triggering protests and a fresh institutional crisis in Warsaw.

Zelensky, Erdogan to discuss Black Sea security in Istanbul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul on October 31 to discuss Black Sea security, the war and bilateral ties.

Russia may have lost up to 770,000 troops in Ukraine

Russia may have suffered between 1.4 million and 2.1 million military casualties in Ukraine since its full-scale invasion, including up to 770,000 killed, according to The Economist.

Ukraine takes Russian strikes to UN Security Council

Ukraine has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting after Russian strikes killed 20 people and injured more than 80 in three Ukrainian cities on October 29.

Obama says Trump is turning away from Ukraine and US allies

Former US President Barack Obama accused Donald Trump’s administration of siding with Russia over Ukraine at a Georgia rally on Wednesday, as Democrats campaigned ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

French aircraft to patrol Black Sea after ship attacks

France has deployed an Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft to Romania at Bucharest’s request, to monitor the western Black Sea amid repeated attacks on commercial shipping.

Russia's political repression toll reaches 69 deaths

At least 69 people subjected to politically motivated persecution in Russia have died since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, according to a Memorial report published in October 2026.