World‘We didn’t get there’: No Ukraine ceasefire deal confirmed after Trump and Putin talksTrump says talks went well - but more negotiations to follow.15 Aug 06:41 PM
WorldPutin-Trump summit: What each side wantsTrump and Putin are due to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks overnight NZT.15 Aug 05:28 AM
WorldWest must not be cowed by Putin, warns head of British forcesAdmiral Sir Tony Radakin cautions against submitting to Moscow’s peace demands.14 Aug 10:28 PM
WorldUkraine wary as Putin pushes to seize Donetsk amid Alaska talksThe area Moscow covets is rich in coal, iron and other minerals.14 Aug 07:21 PM
WorldTrump admits 25% chance of failure in Putin summitEuropean leaders fear Putin will cajole Trump into a settlement imposed on Ukraine.14 Aug 06:13 PM
New ZealandEnemy of the state: Former Defence Minister targeted by pro-Russian websiteRon Mark has been added to the Russophobes website as an enemy of Russia.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the US-Russia summit is already seen as a win for PutinPresidents Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska to discuss peace in Ukraine.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAhead of meeting with Putin, Trump shrugs off Russian threatsNY Times analysis: 'His rhetorical posture is completely acquiescent,' ex-ambassador said.14 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldEurope presses its strategy for Ukraine onto TrumpEuropean leaders tried to influence the US leader, while still being shut out of summit. 13 Aug 11:44 PM
WorldTrump eyes three-way meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy'If the first one goes okay, we'll have a quick second one,' the US President says.13 Aug 06:47 PM
WorldUkraine urges US to push for ceasefire as Russia advancesZelenskyy has urged Trump to push for a ceasefire in upcoming talks in Alaska with Putin.13 Aug 06:14 PM
WorldTrump-Putin summit: What diplomats think is in the minds of the leaders'With Putin’s maximalist negotiating and Trump’s unpredictability, anything could happen.'13 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldEU, US leaders hold talks ahead of key Trump-Putin meeting on UkraineTrump and Putin's meeting on Friday local time excludes Zelenskyy, raising concerns.13 Aug 07:02 AM
WorldAlaska summit a 'personal victory' for Putin, Zelenskyy saysUkraine's President says summit would effectively postpone new US sanctions on Russia.12 Aug 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump-Putin summit: Uncertain path for Ukraine as US leader gives little awayNew York Times analysis: Zelenskyy and European allies seek to influence Trump in lead-up.12 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrump-Putin summit: Land-swap dilemma looms for ZelenskyyUkrainian President could be ready to freeze the front line where it is.12 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldFinland charges captain of tanker in undersea cable damageCook Islands-registered ship suspected of being part of a 'shadow fleet' used by Russia.12 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldTrump-Putin summit: US wants future talks between Russia, Ukraine leadersTrump described summit with Putin as 'really a feel-out meeting a little bit'.11 Aug 09:06 PM
WorldEuropean leaders push for role in US-Russia peace talksGerman, British, French leaders plan virtual talks with Kyiv before Trump meets Putin.11 Aug 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe quiet technocrat who enacts Putin’s ruthless agendaNew York Times: Sergei Kiriyenko is the man who turns the President's ideas into action.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldThe Russian past of Alaska, where Trump and Putin will meetThe two presidents will hold a high-stakes meeting in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrump-Putin summit: What to know about Ukrainian land under Russian controlUS President Donald Trump has floated a 'swapping of territories'.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrump-Putin summit: Russians cheer Putin’s Alaska invitationIt will be the Russian President's first US visit since 2007.11 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandKiwi doctor severely injured after standing on mine in UkraineMultiple New Zealanders have joined Ukraine's Foreign Legion and been killed and injured.10 Aug 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump-Putin summit: Zelenskyy is the one with the most on the lineNew York Times analysis: Ukraine's leader has flatly rejected Trump's hint of land swaps.10 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump-Putin summit: Russian leader has 'big opportunity'New York Times analysis: Putin spoke a language Trump understands - that of real estate.10 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA sidelined Europe seeks a voice as Trump and Putin prepare to meetNY Times: There's concern in Europe Trump and Putin will try to impose a deal on Ukraine. 10 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldTrump, Putin to meet in Alaska amid Ukraine war tensionsPutin consulted the leaders of China and India ahead of the Alaska summit.09 Aug 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUkrainians sceptical of planned Trump-Putin summitNew York Times: Ukrainians have been through this before.07 Aug 11:37 PM
WorldUS soldier charged with trying to share tank secrets with RussiaTaylor Lee, 22, was charged under the Espionage Act in Texas.07 Aug 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEven Hiroshima’s pacifist cause is losing believers New York Times: Some Japanese think that peace for peace’s sake is no longer enough.07 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldKremlin says Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days'The United Arab Emirates has been named as a potential location for the summit.07 Aug 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIndia, once America’s counterweight to China, under tariff hammerNew York Times: Added together, Trump's 50% tariff paints India as a US political enemy.07 Aug 12:42 AM
WorldPotential Trump-Putin summit to end Ukraine warTrump may meet Putin next week after envoy’s talks in Moscow.06 Aug 09:40 PM