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Editorial: Encircling and isolating Russia

OPINION: Our editorial on worldwide efforts to contain the war breaking out in Europe.

Parliament condemns 'bully' Putin; PM, Luxon face off on living costs

Calls mount for the Government take in Ukrainians fleeing the war zone.

'Have no illusions': Ukraine ambassador addresses UN

'If Ukraine does not survive... international peace will not survive'.

'They've been played': Ukraine war tests the ties that bind Russia and China

New York Times: Putin's attack on Ukraine has forced Xi into an impossible balancing act.

Ukraine war: EU shuts airspace to Russian airlines

Germany ratchets up military spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine crisis: Russia aggression on Cabinet agenda

Cabinet discuss next steps on Russia today, but it could be some time before new sanctions

Russia invades Ukraine - Chernobyl nuclear site captured, Kiwi on aftermath of missile strikes

Russian military might rolls on into Ukraine as global condemnation heats up.

Editorial: Vladimir Putin's fist shatters peace hopes

OPINION: Our editorial on the slow-motion descent into the horror events in Ukraine.

Hong Kong sticks with zero-Covid policy - to frustration of residents

Hong Kong plans to test every one if its 7.5 million residents for Covid 19.

The worst-case scenario is unfolding in Ukraine. What happens next?

New York Times: Here's the outlook on the military, economic and diplomatic fronts.

How Putin will use WWII to justify the attack

Russian leader raises the ghosts of the Holocaust, WWII and Nazism to fit his narrative.

Russia invades Ukraine: Putin condemned by NZ politicians

Government say Russian strike is a 'flagrant breach of fundamental international rules'.

Higher petrol prices, hit to KiwiSaver: What invasion of Ukraine means for Kiwis

Russia's military manoeuvres in Ukraine will cause economic shocks here and worldwide.

Sanctions target Putin's inner circle as Ukraine says 'army is ready'

New York Times: The EU hits back at Russia's elite with travel bans, asset freezes.

Ukraine crisis: Russia evacuates embassy in Kyiv

Tensions escalate as diplomatic efforts are rebuffed by the Kremlin and abandoned.

Chinese influence, coal baron payouts: 'Dark money' blights Australia's election

New York Times: A majority of Australians now believe corruption is a common occurrence.