Macron vows to prevent Russia from winning war in Ukraine
The French President has called on Europe to defend Ukraine's freedom.
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Russian top oil executive dies after 'falling from hospital window'
The chairman of the board of Russia's largest private oil company has died.
With war in Ukraine, Putin tries to unravel Gorbachev's legacy
New York Times: Putin blamed Gorbachev for bending to the demands of a treacherous West.
North Korea may send workers to Russian-occupied east Ukraine
Russian officials and diplomats foresee a cheap and hard-working workforce.
UN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant in war zone
The European Union has renewed a call to Russia to fully demilitarize the plant region.
Slain Kiwi soldier likely in Russian hands: ex-NZ serviceman
Ex-soldier says Russian media confirms Russia has body of US man killed alongside Abelen.
Opinion: I'm a Ukrainian soldier, and I've accepted my death
New York Times: We no longer know the names of all the dead. There are dozens every day.
Mikhail Gorbachev, ex-leader of Sovet Union, dead at 91
Gorbachev died after a long illness, Russian state news agencies reported.
Heavy fighting in Ukraine's Russian-occupied south
Bridges, ammunition depots pounded as speculation rises of Ukrainian counteroffensive.
EU to unveil emergency steps to curb soaring energy prices
Pressure grows to reform market by cutting link between electricity and cost of gas.
Russia, Ukraine trade claims of nuclear plant attacks
Attacks were reported over the weekend at multiple locations.
'Diplomatic sabotage': Government's Phil Twyford scathing at Russia over nuclear treaty failure
Russia claims Treaty conference became "political hostage" to pro-Ukraine member states.
Film festival opens with praise of soldiers in Donbas
Academy Award-winning director lauded Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
Putin's inner circle targeted by string of deadly car bomb attacks
Members of leader Vladimir Putin's close circle are being brutally killed one by one.
Fears of radiation leak mount near Ukrainian nuclear plant
Zaporizhzhia residents are given iodine tablets amid mounting fears of a radiation leak.
Editorial: Six months hammering out a stalemate in Ukraine
OPINION: Our editorial on six months of war in Ukraine and what happens next.
Thousands of civilian deaths, 6.6 million refugees: Calculating the costs of war
New York Times: Six months after Russia invaded Ukraine, the human toll is incalculable.
South Korea signs $3.61b deal with Russia nuclear company
State-run company is to provide components for a nuclear power plant.
Latvia brings down Soviet-era monument's obelisk in capital
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted several countries to remove soviet symbols.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: Government does not know where body is
Corporal Dominic Abelen was off duty when he died fighting Russian forces.
Putin sends 137,000 more troops into Ukraine
Russian leader has now committed more than a million troops to the invasion.
'Small number' of NZ personnel fighting in Ukraine
Kiwis assist with combat medicine, evacuations and training soldiers, Ron Mark confirms.
Tour operator accidentally filmed start of Russia's Ukraine invasion
The Russians thought they had shut off all surveillance cameras, but one remained.
Russian airstrike on Ukraine railway station kills at least 22
Rocket attack on a railroad station in central Ukraine on the country's Independence Day.
Explainer: Where Russia-Ukraine war stands after 6 months
When Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24, many expected a quick victory.
For Chernobyl survivors, new Ukraine nuclear risk stirs dread
New York Times: As fighting rages on, survivors fear another major nuclear disaster.
A nuclear plant is held hostage in Ukraine amid warnings of disaster
NY Times: A skeleton crew of tired, scared workers is running the plant 'at gunpoint'.
Children of Ukraine: Tears after Kiwi funding approved to give refugee children school essentials
NZ Government and World Vision team up to give children of Ukraine school essentials.
Speedo-wearing Russian tourists leak defence secrets on Twitter
Holidaymakers are asked to avoid occupied Crimea due to successful Ukrainian attacks.
Doctors fight to save the most vulnerable in Ukraine
There is only one maternity hospital left in Ukraine that can keep premature babies alive.
Russia's war puts global economy in growing danger
Europe stands on the brink of recession with six months of war severely impacting economy.
Blast kills daughter of Russian man called 'Putin's brain'
TV commentator Daria Dugina killed by an explosive planted in the SUV she was driving.
US announces new military aid to assist Ukrainian counteroffensive
The West aims to strengthen Ukraine's position at the negotiating table.