Diplomat says Russian attacks on ships, Ukraine farmers show need for NZ support
Machinations around oil and shipping as Ukraine faces tough winter.
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Ukraine president sees chance to end war by 2025 with allied support
Zelenskyy did not spell out how and why he perceived such an opportunity.
Satellite images reveal Putin's favourite villa reduced to rubble
Putin reportedly grew concerned about ever-present Ukrainian drones in the region.
Kiwi in Ukraine vows to stay to the bitter end
Cedric Waitere travelled to Ukraine after Russia's full scale invasion, against NZ Government advice, and now lives in central Kyiv. Video / TVNZ
‘Drunk’ Russian colonel accused of sending troops on suicide missions
A Kremlin TV ploy to deflect criticism away from 'drunk' front-line commander backfires.
Zelenskyy honours fallen heroes as Russia strikes Kherson market again
Ukraine leader honours fallen soldiers, speaks of 'painful moments' on path to victory.
Ukraine army attacks nuclear plant substation: Russia
Ukrainian forces have launched an attack on an electricity substation near Zaporizhzhia.
Putin threatens nuclear response amid Zelenskyy's UN address on Ukraine
Zelensky warns of Russian attacks on nuclear plants, urging global pressure on Moscow.
Russia updates nuclear doctrine amid Ukraine missile tensions
An attack on Russia with the help of a nuclear power will be seen as ‘joint strike’.
Zelenskyy in US as Ukraine faces winter power cuts and battlefield challenges
COMMENT: Heavy Russian attacks have impacted Ukraine's energy production.
'World's deadliest weapon' explodes during testing in Russia
Analysts: Satan II's failure reveals declining Russian manufacturing and empty threats.
Clark and Peters unite on UN's Gaza ceasefire failure
Winston Peters to meet Joe Biden, highlighting UN's Ukraine failure and global diplomacy.
Ukraine strikes Russian depots; Zelenskiy seeks more US support
Volodymyr Zelenskyy issues almost daily pleas to Ukraine's Western allies for weapons.
Zelenskyy praises drone attack: 'Very important result' on Russian territory
Video and images on social media showed a huge ball of flame 380km west of Moscow.
'Ukrainsk is ours': Russia captures Ukraine town
Russian troops raised their flag on the outskirts of the town with their claim.
Trump assassination suspect flew to Ukraine and urged Americans to join him
The suspect is a 58-year-old Florida resident.
Kiwi photojournalist who was banned from Russia sneaks in with Ukranian troops
A frontline view of the war from inside Russian territory.
Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap
Ukraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in two days.
'Absolutely thrilled': Kiwi Tenby Powell donates 16 ambulances to Ukrainian army
The fully-stocked emergency vehicles will transport injured soldiers and civilians.
'Ball of fire': Ukraine launches massive drone strike
Ukraine has targeted Russia with its biggest drone attack so far.
CIA boss reveals genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of Ukraine war
Burns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy orders reshuffle to give Ukraine ‘new energy’
A total of six ministers, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, have resigned.
Four Ukraine ministers quit, Russian missiles ‘kill 50′
The exit of the three ministers adds to the uncertainty around the Ukraine government.
Gang law concerns and Ukraine attack | Focus Morning Bulletin September 4, 2024
In today’s headlines, concerns over new gang laws revealed, Ukraine suffers its deadliest attack, and visitor levy hikes.
Watch: Drone rains down molten thermite on Ukrainian battlefield
Video circulating shows a drone using a substance strong enough to melt steel.
Drone rains down molten thermite on Ukrainian battlefield
Video shows an unmanned aerial vehicle setting alight a line of trees with a substance that is hot enough to melt steel. Video / Fair Use
The food price spike is over, but what are we left with?
How much more are people really paying for groceries?
Ukraine mourns celebrated F-16 fighter jet ace killed by friendly fire
Tributes paid to pilot killed during Russia missile barrage.
'We want justice': Zelenskyy claims Russian invasion a way to end war
Zelenskyy claims he has no plans to permanently annex Kursk. It's just a means to an end.
Top defence contractors set to rake in record cash after orders soar
Financial Times: Growing cash flows spark debate about how industry will spend billions.
Ukraine warns Belarus to not make 'tragic mistakes' in war
Ukraine has explained it has no interest in taking unfriendly action against Belarus.
Ukraine captures scores of Russian soldiers in Kursk offensive
Ukraine has taken about 240 Russian troops prisoner since the surprise invasion of Kursk.
The risk Ukraine is taking by seizing Russian territory
'Russia won’t allow any of their territory to be occupied permanently.'
Western airlines slash flights to China
Financial Times: Chinese rivals take market share as US and European carriers struggle.