Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a joint news conference with Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

Putin criticises parts of US proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war

Russian President said some proposals in a US plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating that any deal is still some ways off.

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins.

Government puts $15m towards weapons and equipment for Ukraine

Collins said New Zealand stood in solidarity with Ukraine, which was entering its fourth winter defending itself from Russian aggression.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

Putin: We're ready for war with Europe

"They don't have a peace agenda, they're on the side of the war," Putin said before he met with a US delegation.

Wed, Dec 3

How Kiwi soldiers are helping train Ukraine forces

How Kiwi soldiers are helping train Ukraine forces

The Defence Force said it has been working with partners to deliver core soldiering skills in the UK and is also offering specialist skills training throughout Europe.

Tue, Dec 2

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky says US peace plan 'looks better' with revisions

Zelensky called the topic of Ukraine’s control over its territories "the most complicated" in discussions over the plan.

Tue, Dec 2

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, left, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, centre, and Jared Kushner attend a meeting with Ukrainian officials.

US, Ukrainian negotiators meet as Trump seeks to broker end to the war

Diplomats have been focused on revisions to a proposed 28-point plan developed in negotiations between Washington and Moscow.

Mon, Dec 1

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A rescuer searches for victims after a drone hit a residential building during Russia's night missile and drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine

Russian attacks kill 3 as efforts to end war in Ukraine gain momentum

Two people were killed in strikes on the capital, while a woman died in a combined missile and drone attack on the broader Kyiv region.

Sun, Nov 30

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak talks to the press at the US Mission to International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland.

Zelensky's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home

The unprecedented search at the heart of Ukraine’s government was a blow for Zelensky that risked disrupting his strategy at a time when Kyiv is under intense pressure to sign a peace deal.

Sat, Nov 29

Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff attend talks in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 11, 2025

Leak reveals US envoy coached Putin aide on talking to Trump - report

“Would a Russian paid agent do less than he? He should be fired," said a US representative critical of Trump's approach to Ukraine.

Wed, Nov 26

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, shakes hands with US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Trump's peace plan ignites diplomatic flurry, but major hurdles persist

"I think we're getting very close to a deal," US President Donald Trump said during the annual White House turkey pardon on Wednesday.

Wed, Nov 26

Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital despite US peace push

The Russian attack followed talks between US and Ukraine representatives in Geneva about a US-Russia brokered peace plan.

Tue, Nov 25

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a New Zealander at the heart of an affair rocking British finance, a suspicious fire prompts safety warnings, and a returning rugby star’s black jersey ambition.

News in 90 Seconds November 25

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a New Zealander at the heart of an affair rocking British finance, a suspicious fire prompts safety warnings, and a returning rugby star’s black jersey ambition.

Tue, Nov 25

Rescue workers put out a fire of a residential building damaged by a Russian strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Officials cite progress on amending US peace plan for Ukraine

Washington's 28-point plan presented last week caused alarm by heavily aligning with Moscow's demands in the nearly four-year war caused by its invasion.

Tue, Nov 25

Jack Wesley.

Ex-soldier's 'horrendous' attack on taxi driver blamed on Ukraine trauma

Jack Wesley assaulted a taxi driver in a drunken rage after returning home from training troops.

Mon, Nov 24

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a dramatic late night rescue in a posh Auckland suburb, the White House says Elon Musk’s pet project doesn’t exist, and what Britain’s PM thinks former prince Andrew should do now.

News in 90 Seconds November 24

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a dramatic late night rescue in a posh Auckland suburb, the White House says Elon Musk’s pet project doesn’t exist, and what Britain’s PM thinks former prince Andrew should do now.

Mon, Nov 24

US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, second left, and US Secretary of state Marco Rubio, right, at the beginning of talks with the Ukrainian delegation at the US Permanent Mission in Geneva, Switzerland.

Ukraine and Europeans meet after Trump blasts Kyiv for 'zero gratitude'

"We continue working together to achieve a lasting and just peace for Ukraine," Ukrainian delegation, presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak said.

Mon, Nov 24

In this combination of file photos, President Donald Trump, left, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, centre, and President Vladimir Putin, right.

US senators told Trump’s Ukraine plan is Russia's 'wish list'

A State Department spokesperson denied their account, calling it "blatantly false".

Sun, Nov 23

Vice President JD Vance, right, speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, as President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington.

Trump paints Zelensky into corner with Russia-Ukraine deal

Trump said he expects the Ukrainian leader to respond to his administration's new plan to end the war by next Thursday.

Sun, Nov 23

Natalia cries at the coffin of her son Ruslan Zhygunov, a Ukrainian serviceman, who was killed at the frontline near Rusyn Yar village, during his funeral ceremony in Hostomel, Ukraine

Ukraine's allies push back on US peace plan seen to favour Moscow

The plan contains many of Moscow’s long-standing demands, while offering limited security guarantees to Kyiv.

Sun, Nov 23

A rescuer works at a market destroyed by a Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine

Ukraine faces losing dignity or key partner under US plan, Zelensky says

The US plan contains many of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s longstanding demands while offering limited security guarantees to Ukraine.

Sat, Nov 22

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025

US and Russia draw up peace plan for Ukraine

Zelensky’s office said in a statement that the Ukrainian president expected to talk to Trump in coming days about diplomatic opportunities and what was needed for peace.

Fri, Nov 21

This photo provided by Swedish Coast Guard shows a leak from Nord Stream 2 on September 28, 2022.

Italian court approves extradition of pipeline blast suspect

The explosions ruptured the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which carried Russian natural gas to Germany under the Baltic Sea until Russia cut off supplies at the end of August 2022.

Thu, Nov 20

Rescue workers put out a fire of a residential building which was damaged by a Russian strike on Ternopil, Ukraine.

Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine's Ternopil

It came as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky went to Türkiye in search of diplomatic support for his fight against Russia's invasion.

Thu, Nov 20

Fuel Pumps at a Z Energy Service Station.

Russian oil has flowed into New Zealand despite sanctions

"Refining loophole" allowed Russian crude to be refined in other countries before being shipped to NZ.

Thu, Nov 20

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, second right, visits site of the rail line Mika, that was damaged by sabotage, near Deblin, Poland.

Poland says Ukrainians working for Russia suspected in railway track blast

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the two suspects had been collaborating with the Russian secret services for a long time.

Wed, Nov 19