Russia and Ukraine launch fresh attacks after talks
The new attacks followed peace talks in Abu Dhabi, as US envoys travelled to Moscow.
There is news on this story (Friday, 13 November 2026, 06:20): Drone attack kills two people in Sumy region
Follow-up to: New Russian attack hits Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 07:24
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Russia and Ukraine launched fresh attacks on each other overnight on Thursday, a day after negotiators concluded their talks in Abu Dhabi. The attacks coincided with the arrival of US envoys in Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
According to Reuters, attacks on the capitals of both countries were reported overnight. The available reports do not yet provide a fully independently verified account of the damage and casualties. Russia and Ukraine have often offered differing accounts of attacks on their territory.
According to AP, the renewed violence followed two days of talks between Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators in Abu Dhabi. AP reported that no breakthrough was reached there. The parties did report some progress, but US officials said confidence remained low.
The US envoys travelled to Moscow to speak with Putin about the outcome of the talks. According to AP, Ukraine is maintaining its demand that it will not surrender territory as the price of peace. European officials say talks on a broader European security arrangement can begin only after a ceasefire.
De Vector had already reported on an earlier attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The parties have resumed exchanging attacks after the talks, while Washington is maintaining high-level contact with Moscow.
It is not yet clear what the new attacks mean for the further course of negotiations. The combination of diplomatic talks and continued military pressure does not, at any rate, point to an immediate ceasefire. Claims about responsibility for individual attacks are provisionally attributed to the parties involved.
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What is established
- The negotiations in Abu Dhabi ended without a breakthrough.
- New attacks were reported after the talks.
- US envoys spoke with the Russian president in Moscow.
Left
Arguments A ceasefire and the protection of civilians must come first; military pressure after peace talks increases human suffering and reduces the room for diplomacy.
Values The international rule of law, protection of civilians and multilateral diplomacy.
Consequences Continuing arms support and diplomatic pressure may be necessary, even if that prolongs the war for the time being.
Centre
Arguments Negotiations have a chance of succeeding only if security guarantees, verifiable agreements and European involvement are arranged.
Values Institutional reliability, feasibility and gradual risk reduction.
Consequences A temporary ceasefire with monitoring may be more realistic than an immediate comprehensive peace treaty.
Right
Arguments Russia must be confronted with credible deterrence; negotiating without military pressure and clear conditions could reward Moscow for aggression.
Values National security, deterrence and responsibility for violence.
Consequences European countries may need to increase defence spending and support for Ukraine further.
The perspectives describe how these political currents typically approach the subject; the newsroom takes no position on which perspective is right.
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The article’s core is based on recent reporting by AP and Reuters. Unverified claims about damage and responsibility are explicitly presented as claims or uncertainties.
- confirmed Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh attacks on 12 November after the talks in Abu Dhabi. — Reuters reported attacks on both capitals after the talks concluded. source
- confirmed US envoys travelled to Moscow for talks with Putin. — AP described their arrival and the purpose of the talks. source
- confirmed There was no breakthrough in Abu Dhabi. — AP reported that there was no breakthrough; Reuters described continuing mistrust and unresolved differences. source
Editor's note
The new attacks and the visit by the US envoys have been confirmed by AP and Reuters. The scale of the damage and responsibility for individual attacks have not yet been fully independently established.Sources
The story so far
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 06:20 Ukraine talks begin as Europe remains outside the room
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 14:51 Russia attacks Ukraine during peace talks
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 07:24 New Russian attack hits Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 09:23 Two Russian missiles cross Moldovan airspace
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 10:25 Russia and Ukraine discuss major prisoner exchange
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 11:54 Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine enter second day
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 18:24 Ukraine and Russia end talks without breakthrough
- Thursday, 12 November 2026, 07:23 US envoys to Moscow for Ukraine talks
- Thursday, 12 November 2026, 08:28 US wants Russia involved in European security accord
- Thursday, 12 November 2026, 10:26 Russia and Ukraine launch fresh attacks after talks (this article)
- Friday, 13 November 2026, 06:20 Drone attack kills two people in Sumy region
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