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'We still have hope': Missing NZ aid worker could be found alive
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Bloody battle rages for Ukraine town of Soledar
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Russia demotes ‘General Armageddon’ after battlefield failures
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“The enemy is advancing literally on the bodies of their own soldiers."
NZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw likely in Russian hands
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Horror as plane door opens on Russian passenger flight
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Ukraine denies Russia success after barracks bombing
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Putin unveils new 'fireball' weapon 'like a meteorite'
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US President Joe Biden’s Israel quandary with new Netanyahu far right government
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US to send $3.75b in military aid to Ukraine, its neighbours
Help will include armoured carrier known as a 'tank-killer' because of missiles it fires.
Top Russian dies in mysterious car crash - latest in long line
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Ukraine weekend ceasefire uncertain amid mistrust
Putin announced the weekend ceasefire yesterday for the Russian Orthodox Church Christmas.
Putin orders weekend ceasefire in Ukraine
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For Russian troops, cellphone use is a persistent, lethal danger
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