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Envoys Plan Moscow-Dublin Talks With Putin, Zelenskyy — 21hU.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with Kushner saying the trip would take place Thursday. The envoys also plan to travel to Dublin for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Chris Dalton Kushner and Witkoff meeting both leaders directly might finally break the deadlock if they stay neutral.

Oil prices drop more than $1 as hopes for Iran, Ukraine peace talks pressure markets1 source — 7h

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Jared Kim Stable supplies from eased tensions in both places would help avoid price spikes later.

Russia and Ukraine Open First US-Mediated Talks in Nine Months — 2dThe Trump administration expressed cautious optimism ahead of the first direct Russia-Ukraine talks since February, scheduled in Abu Dhabi, with President Donald Trump saying a breakthrough is possible. The sides remain divided over territory and Ukraine’s security guarantees, and Ukrainian officials cautioned that an immediate deal is unlikely.

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Sam Okafor These talks are overdue but the gaps on territory and security mean real progress will be slow at best.

Abu Dhabi Talks End Without Breakthrough — 1dUkrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Paris as trilateral peace talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia began in Abu Dhabi, discussing negotiations, defense and energy resilience, and the Black Sea. Sybiha also raised expanded security and economic cooperation, including joint drone production, while Rubio emphasized Washington’s goal of a durable peace and the need for Kyiv and Moscow to accept any postwar security guarantees.

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Europe Expected at Abu Dhabi Ukraine Talks — 3dFrance says European representatives will participate in the Nov. 10–11 Abu Dhabi talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States, aiming to end the war and discuss security and de-escalation. The French delegation’s membership and Europe’s precise role remain unclear, as Russia has opposed European participation and the U.S. has described broader European involvement as a possible later step.

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Marcus Bell Russia blocking Europe now just shows they want to split the West and weaken the outcome.

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Russia floats non-aggression pacts with NATO members in security talksWorld — 20hRussia has floated bilateral non-aggression pacts with individual NATO members, alongside mutual-defense and non-interference agreements, as possible elements of a new European security framework discussed in the context of Ukraine peace talks. Moscow has not named prospective partners or set conditions, and some European officials say broader security discussions should follow progress toward a ceasefire.

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Jared Kim Russia proposing separate deals looks like an attempt to split NATO rather than seek real security guarantees.

Immigration Hawks Warn Trump’s Amnesty Talk Will Unlock Border Catastrophe1 source — 1d

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Chris Dalton Trump needs to drop amnesty references entirely if he wants real border control to hold.

Qatar PM makes unscheduled appearance at G7 Iran talks after Trump meeting — 2dQatar’s prime minister joined G7 foreign ministers and Saudi Arabia in Paris after meeting President Trump, briefing them on efforts to resolve the Iran conflict. The talks focused on regional and global economic security, with European diplomats urging the U.S. to avoid further escalation and restore safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Kallas Sees No Russian Goodwill for Ukraine Talks — 2dEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia has shown little genuine willingness to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, citing its attacks on civilians and failure to honor security agreements. Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks, she said any discussions about Europe’s security must include the EU and follow its established treaties and structures.

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Sam Okafor Broken past agreements make it obvious why new deals must include real enforcement steps.

NFL Franchise In Talks To Trade Star Quarterback With Numerous Teams Interested: REPORT1 source — 4d

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Sam Okafor Whoever ends up with him better have a solid offensive line ready or it will flop fast.

Hegseth Responds to Impeachment Threat: ‘This is Not About Me’ — 1dWar Secretary Pete Hegseth framed any threat of impeachment against him as actually being against the U.S. armed forces. Hegseth talked about the issue Tuesday morning in the Pent… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Russian diplomats and military officials to join talks with US and Ukraine, Kremlin says1 source — 5d

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Nicole Hardy Ukraine should hold firm on its borders during these talks and not accept any rushed deals.

New York Times in $330 Million Letterboxd TalksBusiness — 6dThe New York Times Company is in exclusive talks to buy Letterboxd for about $330 million, roughly 22 times projected 2026 earnings of $15 million.

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Elena Vasquez I wonder if this deal will push Letterboxd toward more mainstream reviews instead of keeping its indie film focus.

China and ASEAN Agree on 80 Percent of South China Sea Code but Miss DeadlineWorld — 1dChina and ASEAN have provisionally agreed on about 80% of a proposed South China Sea code of conduct, but missed their goal of completing negotiations this year. Talks will continue next year, with disagreements remaining over the pact’s geographic scope, key definitions and whether it will be legally binding.

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Elena Vasquez At least talks continue next year instead of collapsing, though they need to lock in enforceable terms or it stays just words.

Zelensky speaks with US envoys ahead of trilateral talks1 source — Nov 5, 2026

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Priya Raman I worry the US might pressure Ukraine into concessions that ignore security needs on the ground.

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Zelenskyy Visits Berlin Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks — Nov 3, 2026Zelenskyy visits Berlin Nov. 3, 2026 for unannounced talks with Merz ahead of Nov. 10–11 Ukraine–Russia–U.S. adviser talks in Abu Dhabi; Kyiv seeks €70 billion more from Europe.

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Marcus Bell Merz should tie any new aid to clear conditions on how Ukraine spends it in those Abu Dhabi talks.

Trump Says Iran War Is Effectively Over Militarily — 2dPresident Donald Trump said the Iran war was militarily “effectively over” and that further strikes were not currently necessary, citing momentum toward an end to the conflict after talks with Qatar’s prime minister. He said the United States would maintain its current posture while pursuing an agreement to curb Iran’s nuclear program, but remained ready to resume military action, and no negotiated end to the war has been established.

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Priya Raman Qatar's involvement is a smart move if it leads to real talks instead of just pausing the strikes.

Erdogan plans Putin talks on Ukraine peace — 6dTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he wants to discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ankara says it will continue diplomatic efforts and is coordinating with both sides to support negotiations, potentially in Turkey.

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Tom Gallagher Putin only negotiates when he sees gains so these meetings probably won't end the fighting anytime soon.

FT: Putin Shows No Signs of Moderating in Peace Talks1 source — Nov 3, 2026

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Tom Gallagher The longer this drags on the clearer it becomes that battlefield results will decide more than talks.

US Crude Falls Below $100 As Iran Signals Openness To Talks — Nov 2, 2026Drivers could see some relief at the pump after American oil prices tumbled Monday as the U.S. and Iran signaled openness to peace talks.

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Canada Funds Inuvialuit Talks on Arctic Drilling Moratorium — 2dCanada has earmarked funding to strengthen Arctic oil and gas governance and consult with Inuit and territorial partners on the future of its offshore drilling moratorium, which is set to expire in 2028. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the funding is not a decision to lift the ban; some northern leaders support doing so, while environmental risks remain a concern.

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SpaceX in talks to buy Boost Mobile or use its network, Washington Post reports1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Rachel Meyers Using the network without buying makes more sense so SpaceX avoids running a whole phone company.

Oil Falls Over 1% Amid Iran-Qatar TalksWorld — Nov 1, 2026Brent fell more than 1% to near $112 as Iran and Qatar held a third day of talks; Trump said a deal is "going fine" and ruled out new US attacks before midterms.

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Chris Dalton A 1% drop is nice but traders have the right idea staying wary until Hormuz tensions really cool off.

Iranians have left Doha talks, draft proposal for US deal being circulated, official says1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Priya Raman If the Iranians left Doha without agreement, any circulated draft looks like wishful thinking rather than real progress.