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Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelenskyy’s US visit
Zelenskyy said the attack showed Russia did not want to end its invasion.
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Zelenskyy says US must pile pressure on Russia to end war
The Ukrainian President said only the US was capable of persuading Russia.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, December 20, 2025. Video / NZ Herald
Zelenskyy presses EU to tap Russian assets at crunch summit
Leaders warn Ukraine faces a cash crunch from April without fresh EU support.
Crucial debate over using frozen Russian assets for Kyiv
A Ukrainian official said that seven countries so far oppose the plan.
Russia: US has promised us Ukrainian territory
Sergei Lavrov claims Washington accepts Russia’s demands over Ukrainian land.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday December 16, 2025
Afternoon Headlines | Father-son terror link to go under microscope and US offers Ukraine major security support | Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Trump says Ukraine deal close, Europe proposes peace force
The Ukrainian President hailed new Nato-like security guarantees offered by Washington.
German troops to dig trenches on Poland’s borders
Anti-tank barriers to be built on frontiers with Belarus and Russia.
Inside: Putin’s long slide into an echo chamber
Analysis: People around the President reassure him Russia is winning his war in Ukraine.
'He wants action': Trump frustration grows over Ukraine war peace plan
Kyiv says a new US plan still expects Ukraine to give up land to Russia.
Nato chief: Prepare for war with Russia
Mark Rutte warned Nato must prepare for conflict spreading across Europe.
China would destroy US military in fight over Taiwan, top secret document warns
Reliance on costly arms has US exposed to China’s ability to mass-produce cheaper systems.
Kiwi in Ukraine says he’s determined to stay
'Some big loud nights' of Russian attacks won't stop the defiant Kiwi.
How Jared Kushner became Trump’s indispensable second peace envoy
He has been involved in both Gaza and Ukraine peace talks.
South Korea scrambles jets after Russian, Chinese planes approach
No foreign planes entered South Korean airspace but it's not the first incident.
Trump warns Zelenskyy: Accept war deal by Christmas or face ‘losing’ Ukraine
Zelenskyy is touring European capitals to rally backing for his counter-plan.
European allies back Zelenskyy after Trump criticism
German Chancellor says he's 'sceptical' about key details in the latest US peace proposal.
Military drones flew towards Zelenskyy’s plane as it approached Dublin
The drones reached the Ukrainian President's flight path but his plane landed early.
Russia's Putin in India for defence, trade talks
Vladimir Putin's first India visit since the Ukraine war spotlights defence deals.
What Russia wants for peace and why some countries are pushing back
Vladimir Putin met with the US negotiators this week for about five hours to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Russia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talks
Russia says Nato membership for Ukraine remains a 'key' unresolved issue.
‘No compromise’: Putin digs in on territory as US peace push hits wall
Putin told Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff some US ideas remain unacceptable.
Putin: 'If Europe starts a war, Russia is ready'
The Russian President accused continental leaders of trying to scupper his peace talks.
‘Very optimistic’: Trump envoy heads to Moscow with Ukraine war blueprint
US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
High stakes Florida talks seek path to end war
Ukrainian delegation leader Rustem Umerov says talks are about the future of his country.
'I'm going to the front': Zelenskyy aide quits amid $175.4m corruption scandal
He denies any role in the 15-month embezzlement scheme but says he is 'desecrated'.
Sea drones hit major oil terminal hours before US-Ukraine peace talks
The damaged Caspian terminal handles about 1% of global oil supplies.
US set to back Russian control of Crimea and other occupied Ukraine land
The revised 19-point plan from Geneva still hints at US recognition offers.
Zelenskyy removes top negotiator after corruption raid
US–Ukraine peace talks will now be led by the military, diplomats and spies.