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Biden assembles 'what if' team in case Russia unleashes most powerful weapons

New York Times: A team of national security officials is assigned to sketch out responses.

Daughter of Putin's spokesman surprised and upset about travel ban

Jetting around the world is on hold for the young Russian and she isn't happy about it.

The secret life of Alina Kabaeva – the star gymnast who became Putin's 'Eva Braun'

The former Olympian and her children are reportedly holed up in a Swiss chalet.

'Indiscriminate attacks': Russian troops committed war crimes in Ukraine, US finds

'We've seen indiscriminate attacks deliberately targeting civilians, and other atrocities"

'Important': China backs Russia over big issue

The US has raised the prospect of excluding Vladimir Putin from the G20 summit.

'Payment in roubles': Putin stuns world with shock move; Zelenskyy calls for global rally

Putin audaciously put the West in uncomfortable position by announcing a brutal move.

Poland expels 45 Russians suspected of spying

Tensions flare further in Europe as Russian diplomats are accused of spying.

Live: Putin's backfiring plan - up to 15,000 Russian troops killed, says Nato

Ukrainian President has accused Russian forces of seizing 15 humanitarian workers.

NZ smartphone market grows as 1 in 5 Kiwis buys an 'ultra-premium' model

Why Jarden says there's choppy water ahead.

Putin foe Navalny gets nine more years in prison

Russian opposition leader convicted of fraud and contempt of court.

Christina Hoey: Spaces of hope and packets of love for the children of Ukraine

OPINION: Christina Hoey reflects on her personal connection with the war-torn country.

Explainer - how would Putin's presidency come to an end?

How would Russia move past the current president and how likely is it to happen?

'How the war ends' - Zelenskyy reveals 'compromise' he'd accept

Ukrainian President reveals "compromise" that could end war.

As Mariupol is bombed and besieged, those trapped fight to survive

New York Times: Mariupol is so far the greatest horror of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Chelsea owner Abramovich's luxury yacht docks in Turkey

Russian oligarch's luxury yacht Solaris docked in the Aegean Sea resort of Bodrum.

'Vladimir Putin's superyacht' faces seizure from Italian marina

The 459ft Scheherazade is said to be the world's most expensive yacht.

'Civilians cannot leave': Refugees speak of horrors in Ukraine

Trapped civilians in Ukraine speak of starvation, half-empty cities and terror.

Aussie journalist in Ukraine slams online 'trolls'

Amelia Adams counters criticism from "trolls" over her decision to travel to Ukraine.