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Beluga whale once linked to Russia now in Swedish waters
White mammal believed to have come from a military facility nicknamed 'Hvaldimir'.
Russia blames Ukraine as drone attack damages Moscow buildings
Russian air defences stopped eight drones converging on the capital, officials said.
Shocks, beatings, mock executions: Inside Kherson’s detention centres
New York Times: Ukraine charges four members of Russia’s National Guard with war crimes.
Russia bombs Kyiv in the middle of the day
Explosions have rattled Kyiv in a daylight bombing with Russian ballistic missiles.
Russia launches ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukraine since war began
The attack lasted more than five hours, air defence shot down more than 40 drones.
Kiwis on mission to send essential supplies to Ukraine
The newest container will hopefully be sent by July.
Moscow’s forces hit clinic in central Ukrainian city
Moscow’s forces struck a building containing psychology and veterinary clinics.
Damage to dam submerges island community
Ukraine’s snowmelt and the runoff from rainy days winds up in the Kakhovka Reservoir.
Companies are finding it’s not so simple to leave Russia. Others are quietly staying put
When Russia invaded Ukraine, global companies were quick to respond.
The new gold boom: how long can it last?
Financial Times: Gold-stashing clients have a growing 'alertness to the new world order'.
Who is the head of the Russian mercenary group Wagner? And what do they want?
Russian military contractor Wagner has been bashing the country for failing at the war.
Russia-Ukraine war explainer: Who’s behind the attack on a Russian region on the border with Ukraine?
Russia blames Ukraine for a border incursion, while Ukraine claims a Russian uprising.
Russia TV celebrates as it reports the capture of Bakhmut
A TV report showed a smouldering Ukraine city and Russian fighters yelling "Victory!"
'The fight is continuing': Zelenskyy denies Russia has won Bakhmut
Bakhmut has not fallen to the Russians, says Ukraine, but this is impossible to confirm.
Why Ukraine has fought Russia for every inch of Bakhmut
Bakhmut has a symbolic value to Ukraine and Russia and both will fight for it to the end.
Russian air defences jam taxi apps and runners’ smartwatches
Russian GPS jamming is irritating joggers and halving some taxi drivers' earnings.
Editorial: G7 issues threats, few solutions
Opinion: Our editorial on the gathering of world leaders in Hiroshima, Japan.
Zelenskyy meets with world leaders as Russia claims a key victory in the war
'We have Ukraine’s back and we’re not going anywhere,' Biden said.
Russia says Wagner private army seized Bakhmut
Forces of the Wagner private army seized the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Zelenskyy arrives for G7 summit as leaders sanction Russia
Ukraine President’s decision to visit stems from “strong wish” to participate in G7 talks.
Russia-Ukraine War: inside a respite house for New Zealand soldiers in Ukraine
New Zealand pastor Owen Pomana has been running the Dnipro house for around three months.
Russia fires 30 cruise missiles at Ukraine targets
Most were shot down by Ukraine, with one striking building in Odesa, killing one person.
'I do nothing else': Ukrainian trauma surgeon operates on soldiers all day long
'I don’t even remember the last time I extracted a bullet.'
Ukraine grain shipping deal extended in boost for global food security
Ukraine's ability to ship grain across the Black Sea will continue for the next 2 months.
Russia admits ‘problems’ as energy revenues fall
Financial Times: Minister tells Putin "all these discounts" to blame for plunging revenue.
Durham report on Trump-Russia investigation: What now?
The investigation of Trump and his ties to Russia has come to an end. Here's what we know.
Ukraine downs hypersonic missiles during 'exceptional' Kyiv bombardment
Ukraine has claimed victory after downing all missiles Russia aimed at Kyiv.
'Pressure is growing': Ukraine president makes surprise visit to France
Zelenskyy elicits fresh pledges of military support from France for his counter-offensive.
Ukraine’s counter-offensive: The war reaches a ‘decisive moment’
Financial Times: Successful operation could shift momentum in Kyiv’s favour.
'A tragedy of millions': Zelenskyy asks the Pope to condemn Russia's war
The Pope offered his efforts a year ago to help end the war Russia began.
Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson push Zelensky's right to speak at Eurovision final
Pair say Ukrainian president should speak as he would have at home as host nation.
Ukraine farmers surrounded by risks, from mines to logistics
Russia's war has forced Ukraine's grain farmers into a vicious dilemma.
Russia evacuates nuclear plant town amid potential danger
The area is becoming 'increasingly unpredictable and potentially dangerous.'