Ukrainian woman begs Northlanders to not forget home country as war surpasses a year
It's been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and Olesya Gan checks in on her family daily
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Ukrainians marked the somber first anniversary of the Russian invasion.
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Kiwis have felt the repercussions of Putin's invasion.
Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leaks
Russia sends rescue ship with bundles of supplies to International Space Station.
Drone footage shows scale of Bakhmut’s destruction in Ukraine
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Opinion: Why Ukraine conflict means even more to NZ today
OPINION: One year since the Russian invasion should give us pause to reflect.
How Putin blundered into Ukraine - then doubled down
Financial Times: The decision to invade was taken after consulting only a tiny circle.
Govt announces further Russia sanctions on anniversary of invasion
NZ has sanctioned 1000+ individuals, 300 entities, taken trade measures against Russia.
Ukraine's year of 'pain, filth, blood, death' - and nation building
A year ago, February 24, 2022, Russia launched its bloody war against Ukraine.
Putin ally and ex-KGB spy found dead in mysterious circumstances
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'More blood yet to be shed': Kiwi war journalist on how Ukraine war could end
Kiwi journalist Tom Mutch has been reporting on the conflict since the beginning.
They were married. They shared a trench. They died in it together
New York Times: They signed up to help the war, never expecting to be sent to the front.
How Zelenskyy is embarrassing Putin - with just his sweatshirt
The Ukrainian president is making a mockery of the Russian leader.
Biden shores up Western allies as Putin digs in on Ukraine
Biden met with the Bucharest Nine nations in Warsaw on his whirlwind trip to Ukraine.
Russia denies plans to test new missile off South Africa
Protesters criticised South Africa's hosting of a Russian warship.
Josep Borrell: One year of war against Ukraine
OPINION: EU security representative exhorts NZ to continue support and sanctions.
No economic ‘knockout’ yet from West’s sanctions on Russia
Now the world's most sanctioned country - but its economy is predicted to grow.
'Attempt to destroy Wagner': Owner accuses Russian military chiefs of 'treason'
Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of shadowy Wagner Group, has laid into Russian military chiefs.
Biden in Poland says US, allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’
Biden has addressed a cheering crowd of Polish citizens and Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw.
World on edge after Putin's nuclear arms treaty move, test threats
Putin has suspended Russia’s involvement in only remaining nuclear arms reduction treaty.
Putin chides West, defends Ukraine invasion in major speech
Putin accuses Western countries of igniting and sustaining the war.
Russia-Ukraine war: Why China’s stand on Russia and Ukraine is raising concerns
China has refused to criticize Russia for its actions in Ukraine since the war began.
Putin’s Ukraine gamble seen as biggest threat to his rule
The Kremlin's gamble to invade Ukraine a year ago seems to have backfired spectacularly.
US President Joe Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine
It’s the first time Biden has visited the war-torn nation since Russia's invasion.
One year into war, Putin is crafting the Russia he craves
New York Times: In Ukraine Putin's had setbacks. At home it's very different.
US warns China not to send weapons to Russia for Ukraine war
Any arms supplied by China to Russia would be considered a "serious problem" for the US.
Another Putin critic goes missing
Opposition politician imprisoned in Russia hasn't been heard from in a month.
Putin propagandist warns ‘London will be turned to dust’
‘Burn in hell’ is the bold threat Vladimir Putin’s top propagandist has given London.
Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine war - US
The US has formally determined Russia has beaten, tortured and raped civilians.
Kiwi shares a year of devastation in Ukraine
Friday marks a year since Russia invaded - Tom Mutch has been on the ground since.
Russia-Ukraine war: First class of Ukraine fighters finishes advanced US training
The training will be critical in the coming offensive against Russia.
Russia is now targeting Ukraine’s homeless as war recruits
Intelligence report claims new tactic being deployed by Russia in occupied Mariupol.
EU stops selling toilets to Russia as punishment for invading Ukraine
The bloc is banning lavatory exports in its latest bid to neutralise Vladimir Putin.