Russia strikes Ukraine after weekend truce ends, Zelenskyy says over 50 trapped

Situation Overview

Russia resumed strikes against Ukraine on Monday and Tuesday after a rare truce ended at the weekend, according to reports on 4 November 2026. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more than 50 people were trapped under rubble after a Russian strike on a school that had been turned into a humanitarian aid centre. The reports link the renewed attacks to reduced hopes for a breakthrough at US-led negotiations scheduled for next week in Abu Dhabi. The cluster does not report specific market or economic effects beyond the impact on the negotiating outlook.

Geopolitical Implications

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   The end of a rare truce and renewed strikes on civilian humanitarian infrastructure complicate US-led efforts to secure a near-term breakthrough.

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   The reported civilian toll risk increases pressure on diplomatic channels ahead of the Abu Dhabi talks.

Key Signals

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  Whether US-led negotiations in Abu Dhabi proceed as scheduled next week amid renewed strikes

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  Any further reporting on casualties and rescue efforts at the school-turned-aid centre

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