King Charles praises Ukrainians on second anniversary of invasion
'Theirs is true valour, in the face of indescribable aggression.'
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The conflict has killed more than 10,000 civilians and wounded nearly 20,000 others.
Ukraine endures second year of war
The second year of Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion brought no respite for Ukrainian soldiers or civilians.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks New Zealand for fresh aid
“I appreciate New Zealand’s continued and steadfast support for Ukraine."
Putin takes a flight in nuclear-capable bomber
The flight seemed calculated to send a tough message to Russian voters and the West.
Navalny's mother says Moscow is 'blackmailing' her over son's remains
NYT: Officials won't release the body until she agrees to a secret burial, Navalnaya says.
Photos: War-themed murals in Kyiv honour Ukraine’s fallen soldiers
Vivid street paintings have appeared on the city’s walls since Russia's invasion began.
Fears Putin could soon order full mobilisation as war hits two-year mark
Putin’s re-election next month could further inflame the conflict.
US citizen faces 20 years in Russian jail after donating $50 to Ukraine war effort
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Russia could put a nuclear weapon into space this year, US warns
New York Times: Vladimir Putin insists Russia is 'categorically against' nukes in space.
Wife, protector and now political heir: Yulia Navalnaya rallies Russians
NYT: She long shunned the spotlight but Alexei Navalny's death may make that impossible.
Opinion: Moving closer to Australia is in NZ's strategic interest – joining Aukus is not
The NZ coalition has indicated it wants closer ties with traditional allies.
Inside Alexei Navalny’s final months, in his own words
New York Times: Trump. Indian food. Matthew Perry. And books, books, books.
What happens now? Most of Russia’s opposition are dead, in exile or in prison
'If they decide to kill me, it means we are incredibly strong': Alexei Navalny.
Alexei Navalny’s widow vows to continue his fight against the Kremlin
Yulia Navalnaya accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of killing her husband.
The death throes of a Ukrainian city: Inside the fall of Avdiivka
New York Times: Those who escaped Avdiivka speak of relentless devastation.
'Nothing to fight with': Ukraine out of weapons on frontlines
Dwindling ammunition threatens Ukraine’s hold on the 1000km Russian front line.
With prison certain and death likely, why did Navalny return to Russia?
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
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'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.