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Russia and North Korea sign ‘strongest ever treaty’
The partnership includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces 'aggression'.
Russian submarine spotted off Scotland coast
The Russian submarine Kazan was sighted off Scotland’s coast, but threats were downplayed.
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
G7 nations agree to $81b Ukraine loan
The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to give $81b to Ukraine.
Putin's demands that could end the war on Ukraine
Putin's demands for ending the war were swiftly rejected by Ukraine.
Putin makes demands to end the war, ski season begins | Morning Bulletin June 15 2024
Putin proposes his requirements for the war on Ukraine to end, the search for Tom Phillips and his children continues and NZ ski season begins today.
Kiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace Summit
More than 50 world leaders have confirmed they will attend the international event.
'Build a just peace': Mark Mitchell to attend Global Peace Summit for Ukraine
More than 50 countries have confirmed they are attending the conference in Lake Lucerne.
US lifts weapons ban on controversial Ukrainian military unit
The Azov Brigade was initially banned from having US weapons due to neo-nazi ideology.
World Bank boosts forecast for global economic growth
'Exceptional' US growth highlighted as bank’s latest outlook marks an increase.
Ukraine forces hit top Russian warplane
Ukraine says its forces have hit an ultra-modern Russian warplane 370km from frontlines.
'Deliberately targeted': Drone strikes kill 28 in Russian-occupied region
Russia and Ukraine have continued to exchange drone attacks overnight.
I may give allies missiles to hit the West, Putin threatens
New permission for Ukraine to fire Nato weapons into Russia angers Putin.
Putin testing Nato borders for weak spots, security chiefs warn
Frontier clash with Estonia and Finland may suggest a bid to seize control in the Baltic.
At least 19 injured as Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid with fresh barrage
35 missiles, 46 drones downed by Ukraine, children hospitalised.
Dead, missing and kidnapped: Ukrainian Kiwis remember children caught in war
World Vision estimates three million affected children require humanitarian aid.
Biden gives Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with US weapons
The US President has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use US weaponry to strike inside Russia
Kharkhiv death toll rises as Russians move in
Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing to intensify its offensive.
Nato nations plan ‘drone wall’ to protect from Russian aggression
Allies are working together after migrants were forced across the Russian border.
Russian women to get full NZ pension after overseas ones stopped by invasion
One of the women said the pension reduction was having an acute effect on her household.
'How far can they go?': Russia wages a 'shadow war' on the West
Estonia is seeing a rise in instances of sabotage, electronic warfare and spying.
North Korea denies sending weapons to Russia
She says North Korea had no intention of exporting its military capabilities to Russia.
Kiwi charity secures fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine frontline
The ambulances are filled with good-quality second-hand tyres and spare stretchers.
NZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine war
More than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.
Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from some parts of the country’s northeast.
Russian assault opens new front in Ukraine
Russian troops are locked in intense battles with Ukraine in Vovchansk.
Putin replaces Russia’s defence minister as he starts fifth term
Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu with Andrei Belousov as minister as he begins his fifth term.
‘I’m the last one standing’: Ukraine’s hipsters prepare for war
The Ukrainian army's conscription age is being lowered – and Gen Z feels unprepared.
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officials
The Kremlin reacted angrily to comments about the Ukraine war.
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war
Russia has just launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine.
Russia puts Zelenskyy on its wanted list
The commander of Ukraine's ground forces and Zelenskyy's predecessor are also wanted.
Kremlin warns of Ukraine's 'ruin' after new aid package approved
Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed a desperately needed aid package.
US House passes billions in aid for war-torn allies and others
US House approves a $US61b foreign aid package for Ukraine.