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GeopoliticsMedium•12 November 2026•
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Zelenskyy: Russia Rejects Black Sea De-escalation, Continues Energy Infrastructure Strikes

Key Facts

1President Zelenskyy stated that Russia refused to discuss de-escalation in the Black Sea during two-day talks in Abu Dhabi.
2Zelenskyy noted that the Russian side claimed they were not authorized to discuss halting attacks on energy infrastructure.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia refused to discuss de-escalation in the Black Sea during two-day talks held in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainska Pravda reported that the Russian side claimed they were not authorized to discuss halting attacks on energy infrastructure, leading to a failure in securing maritime trade routes.

The failure to reach an agreement maintains high geopolitical risk premiums for energy and grain markets. This diplomatic deadlock persists as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, ensuring that market volatility related to the conflict remains a primary concern for traders.

Russia is scheduled to release key economic data on November 13, 2026, including the annual GDP growth rate and the annual inflation rate. These indicators will provide further insight into the economic environment amid the ongoing military operations and geopolitical tensions.