AM US says Ukraine on cusp of Russia peace deal
Nov 25, 2025
Tim Ayres, Australia’s Federal Minister for Industry, discusses the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute and the importance of international AI risk assessment. Sian Valance, an ABC reporter in London, shares insights on Ukraine's negotiations for peace with Russia and the involvement of the UK, France, and Turkey in monitoring ceasefires. Matthew Doran reports on the devastating flooding in Gaza and its humanitarian impact, highlighting the urgent need for aid as conditions worsen. Together, they tackle pressing global issues with fresh perspectives.
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Peace Talks Accelerate After New US Plan
- The US says negotiations have accelerated toward a Ukraine-Russia peace deal after President Trump proposed a 28-point plan.
- Ukraine and the US largely agreed a slimmed-down plan, but it's unclear if Russia will accept revisions that favor Ukraine.
Negotiations Are Rapidly Evolving
- Negotiations are evolving hourly with meetings in Geneva and Abu Dhabi involving US, Ukraine and Russian representatives.
- Ukraine is pressing to negotiate territorial and contentious details directly with President Trump and seeks Zelensky's visit to the US this week.
Russia Resists Plans Favoring Ukraine
- Russia reportedly liked the original 28-point plan and resists revisions that give Europeans too much influence.
- That resistance makes acceptance of a Ukraine-favouring revision uncertain.