Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 26th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.

Trump signals flexibility on Ukraine peace deadline as U.S.–Russia talks progress

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the previously imposed Thursday deadline for a Ukraine peace plan is no longer fixed, stating that the timeline remains open "until it’s over". Speaking on board Air Force One, Trump revealed that American negotiators had secured unspecified concessions from Moscow, suggesting that both sides are moving closer to a framework for ending the conflict.

In a significant move to bridge remaining differences in the draft agreement, the President confirmed the dispatch of special envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia for direct talks with President Vladimir Putin. Washington describes the current state of negotiations as progressing, with the focus now shifting towards finalising the terms of the peace framework.

Russian drones injure 12 people causing mass damage in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

A massive Russian drone attack targeted the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia late Tuesday, leaving 12 people injured and causing significant destruction to civilian infrastructure. Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov reported that the strikes ignited fires, destroyed shops, and heavily damaged seven blocks of flats and numerous vehicles.

Emergency services have been fully mobilised, with rescue operations currently underway at 12 separate locations across the city. According to Fedorov, national police and medical units have been deployed in maximum numbers to manage the aftermath of the bombardment and assist those affected by the devastation.

Hamas hands over remains of deceased hostage to Red Cross in Gaza

Israel said it had received the remains of a deceased hostage from the Red Cross on Tuesday, who had been held by Hamas in Gaza, with the bodies of two still to be located more than six weeks into a fragile ceasefire.

The Israeli prime minister's office did not name the deceased former hostage, saying the remains would be handed over to the National Center of Forensic Medicine for identification.

Turkic states’ NGOs convene in Nakhchivan as regional platform takes shape

The Solidarity Forum of NGOs from member countries of the Organization of Turkic States convened in Nakhchivan on Tuesday, following its opening session in Baku, Azerbaijan. Delegates and officials highlighted the symbolic significance of the gathering, which aims to foster deeper cross-border cooperation and solidarity among the member nations.

As the regional platform continues to take shape, discussions focused on consolidating efforts between civil society organisations across the Turkic world. Participants emphasised the importance of this collaborative framework in addressing shared challenges and strengthening cultural and political bonds within the region.

Bolsonaro begins 27-year sentence for coup plot after Supreme Court ruling

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has commenced a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup against his successor, marking a dramatic conclusion to years of legal and political turbulence. A four-judge panel at Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously upheld the decision on Tuesday, rejecting Bolsonaro’s final appeal.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the former leader to begin his custodial sentence immediately at the Federal Police Superintendency in Brasília. Bolsonaro had already been detained at the facility since Saturday after tampering with his electronic tag while under house arrest for a separate legal matter.

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