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New York Times: The Nord Stream 1 pipeline will run at just 20 per cent of capacity.
Putin 'suffers overnight health scare'
Vladimir Putin suffered a middle-of-the-night 'health scare' during the weekend.
'The money is gone': Evacuated Ukrainians forced to return
Tens of thousands of people have returned to rural or industrial communities.
Russia says it wants to end Ukraine's 'unacceptable regime'
A top Russian diplomat claims the Ukraine regime is 'anti-people' and 'anti-historical'.
Last stand at Azovstal: Inside the siege that reshaped the Ukraine war
New York Times: For 80 days Russians were met with unyielding resistance at steelworks.
Russia says strike on Ukrainian port hit military targets
Russia and Ukraine made an agreement not to target grain shipments during the war.
'Losing control': Putin's grip on power 'weakening'
Putin's grip on power and his position is increasingly under threat, top historian says.
'Russia can definitely be defeated': Ukraine tries to make the case that it can win
New York Times: A month ago, it looked like Russia had a significant upper hand.
Is Vladimir sick? CIA chief drops bombshell about Putin's health
CIA director weighed in on ongoing rumours about Vladimir Putin's supposed ill health.
Russia pounds major Ukrainian city after expanding war aims
Moscow has targeted Kharkiv in a shelling strike.
Putin's humiliating 48-second wait on the world stage
Putin was left in awkward predicament during his rare overseas trip to Iran.
Mystery as Russian soldiers die at nuclear plant
Russian troops reportedly took passes from plant staff and 'violated safety rules'.
Putin heads to Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran, Turkey
Putin is scheduled to hold talks with the Iran and Turkish Presidents.
Putin's master plan as Ukraine war drags on
A former US adviser has exposed Vladimir Putin's ultimate plan to rid Russia of sanctions.
Economics of war: Pain for Europe now, later for Russia
Across Europe, signs of distress are multiplying as Russia's war in Ukraine drags on.
In a flash of fire and shrapnel, a smiling 4-year-old's life is snuffed out
New York Times: A typical, happy morning ended in a flash.
A to Z of Ardern's four trips in four months
Jacinda Ardern - four trips in four months and what they mean to NZ foreign policy.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires top security chief and prosecutor
Zelenskyy has accused Ukraine's security service of working against the state.
'Evil cannot win': Funeral for 4-year-old Ukraine airstrike victim
Orthodox priest bursts into tears at funeral for Down syndrome girl, killed by a missile.
Russia steps up attacks across Ukraine's north, east, south
Russian attacks have intensified across Ukraine, with aims of dividing the nation.
Russia turns off the gas: Europe's energy crisis fears becoming a reality
Analysis: Putin is keen to use the supply of natural gas to keep Europe on edge.
Russian missile strikes kill at least 23 Ukrainians
Cruise missiles from a Russian submarine in the Black Sea slam into the city of Vinnytsia.
'These people must be saved': Ukrainians train in combat aid
Ukrainians are training themselves to be adept in combat first aid to help stay alive.
Why some Ukrainians won't flee areas caught in crosshairs of war
There are still people who refuse to leave. Many of them are pensioners living alone.
White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia
Reports say Russia is getting "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran.
Putin expands fast-track Russian citizenship to all Ukraine
Putin has fast-tracked passports and residency for Ukrainians who become Russians.
Famed Ukrainian medic describes 'hell' of Russian captivity
Yuliia Paievska was captured the day after AP journalists were forced to leave Mariupol.
Russia's 'new McDonald's' already out of staple item
First it was mouldy burgers, now Russia's "new McDonald's" faces more woes.
Vladmir Putin 'to become dad again' at 69-years-old
The Russian President is reportedly expecting a daughter with ex-gymnast Alina Kabaeva.
Desperate for recruits, Russia launches a 'stealth mobilisation'
New York Times: '[Russia] is desperate to get more men using any means possible.'
15 killed in Russian strike in Ukraine, 20 believed trapped
Latest deadly Russian attack on civilian buildings has killed at leas15.
UN: Russia and Ukraine both to blame for nursing-home attack casualties
A UN report says Ukraine's armed forces share blame for a deadly assault on a care home.
Kate put in 'awkward' Wimbledon situation
The Duchess found herself at the centre of a controversial outcome at the tournament.