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Russia-Ukraine war continues today, marked by ongoing intense fighting and simultaneous, highly sensitive peace negotiations. A key development is the U.S. brokered peace proposal that Ukraine has reportedly agreed to in principle, while Russia launched a major overnight missile barrage on Ukrainian cities.
The Key Developments (as of November 25, 2025)
Peace Negotiations: U.S. and Ukrainian officials have been engaged in talks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi to work on a peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. A U.S. official stated that a Ukrainian delegation has agreed to the “core terms” of the deal, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted more work is needed.
Russian Reaction and Escalation: Following the news of progress in the peace talks, Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, utilizing 22 missiles and 460 drones. The strikes hit civilian infrastructure and residential buildings in Kyiv, Odesa, and other regions, killing at least six people and injuring many more. Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry called the attack a “terrorist response to the United States’ and President Trump’s peace proposals”. Russia has not officially reacted to the peace proposal details, maintaining its maximalist demands.
Sticking Points: A major obstacle to any final agreement is Russia’s demand for legal recognition of the Ukrainian territory it has occupied, which includes Crimea and parts of the eastern Donbas, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Ukraine maintains its borders cannot be changed by force.
On the Ground: Fighting continues, particularly around the eastern city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, a strategic location where Russian forces have been making incremental advances.
International Involvement: The U.S. has been leading the latest diplomatic push. The European Union and NATO allies have largely rallied behind Ukraine, with the EU foreign policy chief stressing that any final deal should prevent future Russian aggression.
The war, which began with Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, has caused a massive refugee crisis and hundreds of thousands of casualties.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 25, 2025
Day: November 25, 2025
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In a new addition to Bed-Stuy’s thriving food scene, Lakay Bistro has opened its doors on the corner of Ralph Avenue and Monroe Street, serving Haitian and Caribbean fusion cuisine.
Owners and Bed-Stuy residents Alifax Mentor and Steve Osias, who are both Haitian, opened the restaurant at 55 Ralph Ave. on October 10 with a menu that includes Cajun-Creole shrimp in epis butter and baked mac and cheese with oxtails, both for $12, and tamarind rum chicken for $11. Sides start at $3 and plates go up to $15, while diners can order a plate of three dishes for $25. Cocktails range from $12 to $18, with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options also available.
Lakay Bistro, which highlights Haitian flavors with Caribbean and American influences, is currently open for dinner only. A breakfast and lunch menu is expected to launch soon, followed by a fuller dinner menu in the coming weeks.
Osias said Mentor brings restaurant experience to the partnership, having previously worked at Beso on Lewis Avenue, which is owned by his girlfriend. Osias, who still works full time in healthcare, said he had been praying on what to do next as he plans for retirement when Mentor approached him about going into business together.
“He made me the proposition and I was all in, it’s as simple as that,” Osias said. “For me, it’s something to do after I retire. It still gives me purpose. And I love to eat, I like to think I have good taste buds.”
Osias said they chose the location for its diversity and mix of cultures. “As far as what we want to offer, it’s a taste of our culture, which is Haitian cuisine, which is, to me, awesome,” he said. “It’s a little taste of Haiti, a place where you can come and experience a little bit of our culture and engage in conversation about the culture.”
He said he was also inspired by the environment and homeliness of the restaurant shown on the show Cheers, which he grew up watching, and wanted to re-create that same atmosphere in the restaurant.
“That’s what we hope to attain here, that people from the neighborhood, like everybody that comes here right now, our favorite thing is that this is your home away from home, you can relax, the TV’s on, a game,” he said.
Lakay Bistro is on the ground floor of the three-story corner building and replaces King Kutz Barber Shop, which has relocated up the block. The restaurant is currently open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m.
While longtime Bed-Stuy Haitian restaurant Grandchamps closed in 2024, Lakay Bistro joins a growing wave of new dining spots opening in Bed Stuy and Ocean Hill, including Olmo and Badaboom.
This story first appeared on Brooklyn Paper’s sister site Brownstoner.
