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'Everything around us is flooded': A dam collapses and thousands wait for help in Russian-occupied Oleshky
'We are afraid that no one will know about our deaths.'
Zelenskyy visits area flooded by destroyed dam as 5 reported dead in Russian-occupied city
Officials say at least 4000 people have been evacuated.
Environmental damage mounts from Kakhovka dam break
More than 2700 people have fled flooded areas on both sides of the Dnieper River.
Ukrainian dam breach: What is happening and what’s at stake
The fallout continues to wreak havoc on lives, livelihoods and the environment.
Ukrainians' desperate escape from floods after dam collapse as shelling echoes overhead
It could take days to know the real toll and damage.
'It's a nightmare': Burst dam triggers emergency in Ukraine
Thousands evacuated as one of the world's largest reservoirs empties.
'Ecological disaster': Collapse of major dam in Ukraine triggers emergency
Officials order hundreds of thousands of residents downriver to evacuate.
Russia says it thwarted large Ukrainian attack in Donetsk
It’s unclear if this was the start of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
'Worst thing you can imagine': Dad finds toddler dead after Russian bombing
Officials said the girl was killed when a Russian rocket landed next to her apartment.
Ukraine keeps up pressure after Russian declaration of victory in Bakhmut
“We fight for every tree, every trench, every dugout.”
NZ and Japan’s defence cooperation strengthened
It comes amid growing concerns about China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Child one of three to die in Russian missile bombardment of Kyiv
Russia has kept up a steady barrage on the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks.
Russia blames Ukraine as drone attack damages Moscow buildings
Russian air defences stopped eight drones converging on the capital, officials said.
Russia bombs Kyiv in the middle of the day
Explosions have rattled Kyiv in a daylight bombing with Russian ballistic missiles.
Russia launches ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukraine since war began
The attack lasted more than five hours, air defence shot down more than 40 drones.
Kiwis on mission to send essential supplies to Ukraine
The newest container will hopefully be sent by July.
Companies are finding it’s not so simple to leave Russia. Others are quietly staying put
When Russia invaded Ukraine, global companies were quick to respond.
Who is the head of the Russian mercenary group Wagner? And what do they want?
Russian military contractor Wagner has been bashing the country for failing at the war.
Russia-Ukraine war explainer: Who’s behind the attack on a Russian region on the border with Ukraine?
Russia blames Ukraine for a border incursion, while Ukraine claims a Russian uprising.
'The fight is continuing': Zelenskyy denies Russia has won Bakhmut
Bakhmut has not fallen to the Russians, says Ukraine, but this is impossible to confirm.
Why Ukraine has fought Russia for every inch of Bakhmut
Bakhmut has a symbolic value to Ukraine and Russia and both will fight for it to the end.
Russian air defences jam taxi apps and runners’ smartwatches
Russian GPS jamming is irritating joggers and halving some taxi drivers' earnings.
Editorial: G7 issues threats, few solutions
Opinion: Our editorial on the gathering of world leaders in Hiroshima, Japan.
Zelenskyy meets with world leaders as Russia claims a key victory in the war
'We have Ukraine’s back and we’re not going anywhere,' Biden said.
Zelenskyy arrives for G7 summit as leaders sanction Russia
Ukraine President’s decision to visit stems from “strong wish” to participate in G7 talks.
Diplomatic tour by Ukraine’s Zelenskyy highlights Putin’s stark isolation
By contrast, Russia's president has been facing unprecedented worldwide isolation.
The show must go on: Ukrainian director drafted ahead of opening night
The play is drawn from real-life experiences of Ukrainians enduring the Russian invasion.
'I do nothing else': Ukrainian trauma surgeon operates on soldiers all day long
'I don’t even remember the last time I extracted a bullet.'
Ukraine downs hypersonic missiles during 'exceptional' Kyiv bombardment
Ukraine has claimed victory after downing all missiles Russia aimed at Kyiv.
'Pressure is growing': Ukraine president makes surprise visit to France
Zelenskyy elicits fresh pledges of military support from France for his counter-offensive.
'A tragedy of millions': Zelenskyy asks the Pope to condemn Russia's war
The Pope offered his efforts a year ago to help end the war Russia began.
'Devastated': AFP journalist killed during intense battle in Ukraine
Arman Soldin, 32, was with a team of AFP journalists travelling with Ukrainian soldiers.
Ukraine farmers surrounded by risks, from mines to logistics
Russia's war has forced Ukraine's grain farmers into a vicious dilemma.