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Russia strikes Kyiv as Ukraine peace talks progress

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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.

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.

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