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Russia strikes Kyiv as Ukraine peace talks progress

Elena Gyldenkerne
November 25, 2025

Overnight, Russia hit Ukraine with a wave of strikes as Kyiv and Washington continue to discuss a revised plan for peace in Geneva. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed cautious optimism.

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Russian strikes hit Kyiv overnight, damaging two apartment buildings and sparking rescue efforts. The attacks are part of a wider offensive as Moscow claims battlefield gains in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, peace talks in Geneva show progress: a revised U.S.-backed 28-point plan has been welcomed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with cautious optimism. The White House remains confident, but ongoing strikes suggest a long road to ending the war.