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Dwindling ammunition threatens Ukraine’s hold on the 1000km Russian front line.
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New York Times: "When Navalny came back, it was a nightmare for Putin."
300 detained in Russia as country mourns the death of Alexei Navalny
Navalny remained vocal in his unrelenting criticism of the Kremlin.
Russian opposition leader Navalny’s bruised body found in Arctic morgue
No autopsy has been performed yet on the body, although there are signs of injury.
'Unacceptable': Luxon blames Putin for Russian dissident Navalny's death
The PM joins Joe Biden and other leaders in blaming Russia's president for his death.
Inside Polar Wolf, the sadistic centrepiece of Putin’s gulag archipelago
Conditions in the Arctic penal colony are essentially 'legalised torture'.
'They are lying': Navalny’s mother searches for her son’s body
Lyudmila Navalnaya has been searching for her son's body, but he isn't at the morgue.
Putin must pay for ‘murder’ of Navalny, say world leaders
Putin’s long-standing opponent died after he fell ill at an Arctic penal colony.
Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka after 4 months of outnumbered defence
Ukraine's outnumbered defenders battled a Russian assault in this city for four months.
Christopher Luxon saddened by news of Alexei Navalny’s death
There has been widespread condemnation of Navalny's death in a Russian penal colony
Putin's critics have been killed or assaulted in a variety of ways
Assassination attempts against foes have been common during his quarter century in power.
Putin critic Alexei Navalny, 47, dies in prison
'Russia is responsible for this,' says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
'More experienced': Putin says he prefers Joe Biden over Donald Trump
The Russian president said he's ready to work with any elected US leader.
Russia prepares to launch nuclear weapon into space, US fears
US urged to declassify intelligence on the operation used to target Western satellites.
Trump sowing doubts on US commitment to Nato is ‘shocking’: Biden
'The whole world heard it, and the worst thing is he means it.'
'Dangerous propaganda': Kiwi-Ukrainian urges people not to believe Putin
An event will be held in Auckland to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Putin calls on US to stop fighting in Ukraine and push for peace deal
Putin said he could not 'remember' when he last spoke to US President Joe Biden.
Five key moments from Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin
From a rambling 'history lesson' to threats of World War III - here are the key moments.
Putin's war admission in Tucker interview: 'We could have stopped those hostilities a year and a half ago'
Putin claims Boris Johnson urged Ukraine against signing peace deal with Russia.
Former Fox news host interviews Vladimir Putin
Tucker Carlson has repeatedly questioned validity of US support for Ukraine in the past.
Opinion: Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine
Financial Times: US Republicans' refusal to supply arms is sabotaging Kyiv’s war effort.
'Don't forget about us': Kiwi Ukrainians persevere on second anniversary of war
Officials estimate Ukrainian and Russian troop deaths and injuries to be nearly 500,000.
UN’s top court says it has jurisdiction in part of Ukraine’s genocide case
The two countries have at various times accused each other of committing genocide.
Martin Wolf: ‘Ukraine fatigue’ is unpardonable
Financial Times: West has resources but must display will so Russia does not prevail.
How this Russian man flew from Denmark to LA without a passport or ticket
Court documents reveal how he did it.
NZ could do more to investigate Kiwi aid worker’s death in Ukraine, experts say
Andrew Bagshaw and Chris Parry were shot while evacuating civilians.
Russia says jet carrying Ukrainian prisoners crashes, killing all aboard
Russian plane crashes near Ukrainian border, Kyiv accused of shooting it down.
Ukraine fighters shell Russia-occupied Donetsk, kill 25
Donetsk is one of four regions in Ukraine that Russia annexed illegally in 2022.
Nato warns of all-out war with Russia in next 20 years
Top official urges civilians as well as governments to prepare for life-changing conflict.
Ukraine shoots down $560 million Russian spy plane
Kyiv’s forces also shot down an Il-22 airborne command centre in the attack.
British PM visits Ukraine to give aid and reassurances of West’s support
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced new military funding for Ukraine.
Top NZ businessman falsely accused of being a Russian spy
Billionaire forced to go to court to defend his reputation against resurfaced smears.
'Huge vacuum': Can democracy survive 2024?
FT: A record 2 billion people are set to go to the polls as autocracy spreads worldwide.