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Zelenskyy-Trump White House clash shocks European leaders
Zelenskyy left early, skipping a planned news conference after heated talks.

Zelenskyy, Trump, Vance in heated White House exchange: What happened?
Breaking down the heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance at the White House.

‘You’re gambling with WW3’: Trump, Zelenskyy clash at White House
Tensions rose as Trump accused Zelenskyy of disrespect and gambling with lives.

Deal or no deal: Zelenskyy warns of challenges ahead in US talks
The Ukrainian President will meet Donald Trump on Friday to finalise a minerals deal.

Zelenskyy heading to US to sign a ‘very big deal’ on minerals - Trump
Zelenskyy plans to sign the deal with Trump in Washington this week.

UN votes on competing Ukraine resolutions as war enters fourth year
The UN voted on competing Ukraine resolutions as US policy shifts, sparking tensions with European allies and Ukraine's Zelenskyy.

Letters: China’s ambitions echo history; split housing market reflects society
OPINION: 'If China hadn't retrenched in the 1400s, the world might look very different.'

Zelenskyy hails Ukraine’s ‘heroism’ on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion
EU leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity.

'Honour the sacrifices': Kiwi Ukrainians rally for invasion anniversary
Three years on, Ukrainians in NZ mark the start of the Russian invasion.

'Work out any grief': NZ helps Ukrainian kids find normalcy during war
'We have more than 1.5 million children at risk of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder'.

Why Saudi Arabia hosted high-level US-Russia talks on Ukraine
Russian negotiators stayed at Riyadh's five-star Ritz-Carlton, while Kyiv was frozen out.

'Hell on earth': Any Kiwi soldiers in Ukraine must be battle-hardened - fighter
The warning comes as Luxon mulls sending NZ peacekeeping troops to the war-torn country.

‘Unacceptable’: US denounces Zelenskyy after he hits out at Trump
Ukraine President meets with US envoy after Trump calls him a 'dictator'.

‘Be with Putin or be with peace’: Zelenskyy issues plea before key US meeting
Trump called Zelenskyy a 'dictator', echoing Kremlin views and shocking Europe.

Trump calls Zelenskyy ‘a dictator’
US President: 'A dictator without elections, Zelenskyy better move fast'.

Tenby Powell: After three years of war the world - and NZ - must not forget Ukraine’s plight
OPINION: Amidst this chaos, the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit shines brightly.

Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia’s invasion, ‘confident’ on Ukraine deal
Trump increased pressure on Zelenskyy to hold elections.

What Russia really wants out of the talks with America
Trump aims to end the 'horrible, bloody war' in Ukraine.

Analysis: What Trump’s $500b demand means for Ukraine’s future
ANALYSIS: The proposed contract gives the US control over Ukraine’s resources.

Germany likely to reject European peacekeeping plans for Ukraine
Several European countries, including Italy and Norway, remain undecided.

‘Electroshock’: France hosts emergency meeting on Europe’s response to Trump
European leaders fear the US wants peace talks excluding Kyiv and the EU.