Latest from Russia-Ukraine War

Kyiv says the US plan would force Ukraine to give up Donetsk and Lugansk.

Putin gets path out of political cold, Zelenskyy gets elections and an amnesty for allies.

Diplomats in Helsinki and London have raised the alarm with New Zealand officials.

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Moscow’s return to world stage among concessions in Europe's counter-deal on Ukraine war.

Morning Headlines | Russia and Ukraine discuss peace in Geneva and Black Friday approaches | Monday November 24, 2025 Video / NZ Herald

Donald Trump set a November 27 deadline for Ukraine to accept the peace plan.

New York Times analysis: The Europeans think of any deal in terms of containment of Putin.

Donald Trump's 28-point plan would see Ukraine cede land and restrict its military.

'We’re trying to get it ended. One way or the other, we have to get it ended,' Trump said.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | One Ocean Protest today and Auckland's Xmas tree lights up. Zelenskyy reluctant to accept Trump's peace deal, as land is involved. Video / NZ Herald

Plan appears to repeat Russia’s maximalist terms, which Ukraine has consistently rejected.

US envoy Steve Witkoff will not attend peace talks in Turkey with Ukraine.

Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador after confirming a drone incursion.

Rail line links Warsaw to Lublin and continues to Ukraine. It has been used to send aid.

Military bloggers had seemed to be allowed to criticise the way the war was being fought.

A missile also damaged Azerbaijan’s embassy, prompting a formal protest by the country.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Russia continues attacks on Ukraine despite peace talks. The cost of meat continues to rise as we send more and more offshore. Video / NZ Herald

One person was killed and at least 15 injured in the wave of strikes.

Pokrovsk lies on a key supply route vital to Ukraine’s eastern defences.

Energy facilities under attack, piling more pressure on Ukraine’s fragile grid.

The move coincided with Winston Peters meeting Nordic ministers in Stockholm.

'We’re holding the city for now. It’s stable chaos in there,' said a Ukrainian major.

“I initially thought it was some kind of fake thing."

Mikhail Khodorkovsky says Tomahawk missiles need to be back on the table for Ukraine.

Starmer met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to discuss fresh military aid.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders hold a Coalition of the Willing meeting hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Video / AFP

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Zelenskyy meets with allies, Trump calls an end to trade talks with Canada. Armageddon takes over Auckland this weekend. Video / NZ Herald

Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand joins Herald NOW to discuss the latest developments in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and efforts to halt the war.