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US to send hi-tech nuclear weapons to Nato bases amid rising tensions with Russia
The deployment comes after Moscow held military exercises showcasing its own capabilities.
'Water is just another weapon of war': Putin wants to divide Ukrainians - Mykolaiv is a test case
New York Times: Residents curse Russia, but also express frustration with own leaders.
Why so many Russians still support Vladimir Putin
NYT Opinion: Russia's president is still in control. But a slow shift is under way.
Putin claims West seeks global domination by using Ukraine
Russian president claims his enemies are playing a 'dangerous, bloody and dirty' game.
Mercedes-Benz and Ford ‘quit Russia for good’
Two global car giants cut ties with Russia as companies put the state at arm's length.
‘Kill everyone’: Russian violence in Ukraine was strategic
Interrogations and executions were organised brutality under strict control.
Russian celebrity raided by investigators
Surprise move on glamorous daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s one-time boss.
Russia’s chaotic draft leaves some out in cold without gear
Human rights activists and draftees themselves have painted a bleak picture.
Russia using young game designers to launch missile attacks on Ukraine
Game designers and IT professionals as young as 24 have helped with the strikes.
First known family of Neanderthals found in Russian cave
New York Times: Fossilised bone fragments found alongside stone tools.
Russian conscripts captured or killed within days in Ukraine, says ex-NZ soldier
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave mobilisation orders to over 300,000 men.
Ukraine war: Why is Russia suddenly talking about 'dirty bombs'?
New York Times: The US says Moscow is trying to create a pretext to escalate the war.
Ukraine alleges Russian dirty bomb deception at nuclear plant
Ukraine has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency to assess what is going on.
Putin boosts weapon supplies, calls for 'higher tempo in all areas'
Russian leader convenes a fresh committee to raise the stakes against Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Dirty bombs’ radiate fear
Fears are increasing that Putin's army may use a 'dirty bomb' and blame it on Kyiv.
‘Illusion of withdrawal’ Ukraine spy warns against Russian trap
Ukraine’s military spy chief says invading forces want to draw the local army into combat.
Putin’s family 'fear for his health' over weight loss, persistent cough
The Russian leader reportedly underwent a medical examination over the weekend.
Ukraine forces take down two-thirds of drones
'Dirty bomb' claims heighten fears of a fresh escalation in nine-month war.
'Just drown those children': Russian journalist promotes genocide in Ukraine
Anton Krasovsky mimicked grabbing youngsters by the scruff of their necks.
'Dirty bomb' threat: Russia's defence chief's stark claim
UK warns Moscow against using 'dirty bomb threat' as pretext for escalation in conflict.
Russians evacuate civillians as Ukraine closes in in key region
The region has been in the hands of Russian forces since the early days of the war.
Ukrainian forces bombard river crossing; Kherson a fortress
Forces bombarded Russian positions in the illegally annexed southern Kherson region.
Kennedy grandson ‘willing to die’ in Ukraine foreign legion
Conor Kennedy reveals he went to fight in Ukraine as part of its International Legion.
‘It was horror’: Liberated Ukrainians share tales of occupation
New York Times: Ukrainians speak of detentions, torture and missing relatives.
Foreigners double NZ land purchases: post-Covid recovery
Largest deals are often offshore parties selling Kiwi assets to other overseas entities.
Russia-Ukraine war: Fears Kremlin may set up false flag operation to destroy Kherson dam
Environmentalists say destroying the dam would release an 'atomic bomb' of water.
Russia-Ukraine war: Utilities targeted in new phase of conflict
Moscow focuses on power stations to cripple the country.
Russian jet fires missile near UK plane
Unarmed British aircraft tailed by Russian jets before missile launched.
Kiwi expat businessman returns to Ukraine, sees life in war zone
"Life still goes on," expat says after returning to bomb-battered Ukrainian capital.
Putin declares martial law in occupied regions of Ukraine
Russian evacuation raises fears Kherson will be 'wiped from the earth'.
'Deadly serious': UK, US hold urgent talks over use of Iranian kamikaze drones
The Defence Secretary has flown to Washington to discuss the Kremlin's air strikes.
Explainer: Killer drones vie for supremacy over Ukraine
Drones are cementing their reputation as a potent, cost-effective weapon.
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainians brace for winter as strikes on power plants continue
Ukrainians are facing a season that promises to be brutal.