Latest from Ukraine

US announces new military aid to assist Ukrainian counteroffensive

The West aims to strengthen Ukraine's position at the negotiating table.

'Millions of broken lives': Heartbreak and strength as Ukrainians forced from homes

Nicholas Jones meets Ukrainians forced from their homes because of Russian attacks.

High-level talks in Ukraine don't break stalemate

Turkey has stepped up to Ukraine and Russia, urging them not to abandon diplomacy.

Desperate Putin's extraordinary offer to women

Vladimir Putin has hastily revived a Soviet-era policy involving huge cash bonuses.

Behind enemy lines, Ukrainians tell Russians 'you are never safe'

New York Times: Clandestine resistance cells seek to unnerve Russian forces.

'How can anyone live that way?': Ukrainians flee grim life under Russian occupation

'Russia ... came under the banner of liberation, but came to torture and take us captive.'

Grain and diplomacy on agenda: Ukraine, Turkey and UN leaders to meet

There's reportedly 'no doubt' they will discuss the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Explosions rock Crimea in suspected Ukrainian attack

Russia blamed the blasts in the village of Mayskoye on an "act of sabotage."

'Six weeks of hell': Inside Russia's brutal detention of Ukrainian civilians

New York Times: Hundreds of Ukrainian civilians have gone missing over the past 5 months.

The travel company that wants you visit Ukraine, right now

"It's not only about the bombs," said the company's CEO.

European countries determined to ban all Russian tourists

"Visiting Europe is a privilege, not a human right."

Large explosions rock Russian airbase in Crimea

Russia's Defense Ministry claims munitions exploded at the Saki base on the Black Sea.

'Shameful decision': Ukraine disowns an Olympic champion

New York Times: Viktor Petrenko chose to skate in Russia. The blowback was ice-cold.

'Astounding generosity': How one Auckland community helped Ukrainian refugees' move to NZ

Vadym and Alyona are grateful to be reunited with their family who fled Ukraine.

US pledges $1 billion more rockets, other arms for Ukraine

The shipment of arms from the US is the biggest supply yet.

Kiwi journalist in Ukraine: 'No one expects peace anytime soon'

The news cycle in the West might be moving on, but the struggle continues.

'I'm not afraid to die': Kiwi doctor on the frontline in Ukraine

Herald journalist Nick Jones spent a week in Ukraine with those enduring terror and loss.

Putin's rumoured girlfriend hit by US sanctions

Former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva is reportedly Putin's romantic partner.