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.
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Shopping centre and art school shelled in surrounded southeastern Ukraine city.
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New York Times: Since the war began, the lies have become more and more bizarre.
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New York Times: It's now clear that Vladimir Putin's Plan A has failed, study finds.
China militarises islands built in South China Sea
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Editorial: A lot riding on next military and political steps in Ukraine war
EDITORIAL: Next to the chief combatants, China is the country most under pressure.
Zelenskyy says siege of Mariupol involved war crimes; Russia's initial invasion 'defeated'
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Ardern conveys NZ support in call with Ukrainian PM
Ardern reiterated NZ's unequivocal condemnation of Russia's aggression.
NZ receives unusual gift to celebrate country's Covid response
The hand-woven tapestry took five months to complete.
US seeks China's help to end Russia's war in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping spoke for nearly two hours.
Holiday hell: Russian, Ukrainian tourists stranded together at Red Sea resorts
New York Times: At local clubs, Russians dance on one side, Ukrainians on the other.
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Chinese agents charged with spying on critics of Beijing in US
New York Times: Alleged targets include a politician and the father of an Olympic skater.
Opinion: Will the Ukraine war end the age of populism?
New York Times: Victorious liberals are ignoring the bigger picture, writes Ross Douthat.
Iran releases Brit pair after six years
British-Iranian dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe boards flight to United Kingdom.
China sees at least one winner emerging from Ukraine war: China
New York Times: At the heart of China's strategy lies a belief that the US is weakened.
How Putin could be removed from power
A coup from within the corridors of the Kremlin may force Putin to step down
Russia Ukraine war: Protests across Europe
Small vigils take place in Russia as huge crowds turn out all across Europe.
Market close: Rocky day for NZ shares caps off troubled week
The New Zealand sharemarket closed the week more than 2.5 per cent down.
Insane photo sums up sad Macca's crisis in Russia
McDonald's food listed online in Russia for crazy prices amid Ukraine invasion, sanctions.
Watch: Brave Ukrainians defuse bomb with two hands and bottle of water
Two men hailed worldwide for their "mind-boggling bravery" and "nerves of steel".
Matt Robson: Rushed nature of Sanctions Bill a concern
OPINION: Former MP asks why Parliament abandoned debate on such an important step.
Thomas Coughlan: How will the Russia/Ukraine conflict affect NZ?
OPINION: The invasion of Ukraine will have a lasting impact on our economy and politics.
Superyacht sanctions: The oligarchs' vessels that have visited NZ
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McDonald's shuts 850 outlets in Russia
Burger chain says it cannot ignore the needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine.
Live: US, Britain decide to ban Russian oil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's pleas to Western officials answered.
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