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'Half' of key Ukraine city claimed by Russians
Mayor says Russian troops are destroying industrial Donbas city 'block by block'.
Russians, Ukrainians fight block by block in eastern city
Russian troops pushed deeper into a key eastern Ukrainian city.
EU leaders agree on partial embargo on Russian oil
Move will "cut around 90 per cent of oil imports from Russia by the end of the year".
Nato eyes 'historic' opportunity to expand alliance to Sweden, Finland
Nato Secretary-General looks forward to welcoming Sweden and Finland at the Madrid summit.
War in Ukraine adds to food price hikes, hunger in Africa
Most wheat sold in Somalia comes from Ukraine and Russia, which have halted exports.
Russians, Ukrainians fight block by block in eastern city
Russia hopes to claim the Donbas region before reinforcements arrive from the West.
'Maximum decline': Russian forces in Ukraine set to be exhausted by January 2023
Analysis: There are signs Putin is reaching his limit, writes Jamie Seidel.
East Ukraine under heavy shelling, Zelenskyy visits frontline
Ukraine President visits the front line as Russians are pushed back from Kkarkiv city.
Editorial: War in Ukraine could cause famine far away
EDITORIAL: UN official predicts higher prices, famine, more migration & political unrest.
'I would defy Putin again': Meet Russia's most hated woman
Producer reveals the hurdles she faced since her famous on-air anti-war protest.
'Choke point': The tiny island making Vladimir Putin furious
Tiny group of islands with 30,000 people are stoking fires between Russia and new enemy.
Russian oligarchs could buy their way out of sanctions
Businessmen could dodge penalties if they promise to donate money to help rebuild Ukraine.
Russian forces advance in the east, Ukraine fears offensive won't be repelled
Ukraine's foreign minister has pleaded for artillery and rocket-launching systems.
The spy who came in from the cold: Former KGB agent 'poisoned' in Auckland
A former KGB agent sought refuge in New Zealand - but couldn't hide from his enemies.
Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis
Moscow has pressed the West to lift sanctions so food can become more accessible.
Russia scraps upper age limit for people joining army
Russia has made a desperate move to bolster its number of soldiers on the front line.
Spy boss: Putin-supporting cybercrims could target NZ with revenge attacks
Russian hackers have threatened to attack any country that supports Ukraine.
War raises global famine fears as Russia chokes off Ukraine's exports
New York Times: Twenty million tons of grain is now trapped in Ukraine.
George Soros warns Ukraine conflict risks sparking Third World War
Billionaire says Germany has a 'heavy price to pay' for its economic ties to Russia.
Ukraine exacts brutal revenge on Russians for Bucha
Ukraine soldiers killed 14 paratroopers thought to be involved in the butcher of Bucha.
US to end Russia's ability to pay international investors
Without the use of US banks, Russia has no ability to repay its international investors.
Ukraine: 200 bodies found in Mariupol basement
Workers find massive casualties in rubble of bombed apartment building.
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta admits no 'direct' contact with NZ ambassador in Russia
National MP Gerry Brownlee alleges Mahuta has had no 'direct' contact since the invasion.
Kiwi howitzer trainers could offer Ukraine a 'breakthrough'
As war shifts and long-range artillery battles rage, Kiwi trainers could help turn tide.
Duterte hits at Putin: 'I kill criminals, not children, elders'
Rodrigo Duterte criticises Putin for the killings of innocent civilians in the Ukraine.
'New world order': Bizarre letter reveals Putin's terrifying plan
Alexander Lukashenko has penned letter to the UN outlining their 'new world order'.
Russian soldier sentenced to life at war crimes trial
The captured Russian admitted to murdering a civilian in the first 6 days of the invasion.
Russia's shift from cultural hub to totalitarian state
Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has faced severe sanctions and shuttered stores.
'Never have I been so ashamed': Russian diplomat criticises war
Diplomat sent out a scathing letter to foreign colleagues speaking out against the war.
Putin 'survived an assassination attempt' two months ago
Ukraine Chief of Defence reveals details of an attempt on the Russian leader's life.
Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial
It is the first conviction for war crimes since Russia's invasion three months ago.
Ukraine's First Lady reveals how Russia invasion took toll on family
The Ukrainian first lady has given a rare TV interview with the President.