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New York Times: Operating with skeleton crews, doctors and nurses race to save lives.
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Nato envoys failed to reach a consensus with Finland and Sweden, diplomats say.
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New York Times: Transnistria has been steered by Moscow for decades.
Interrogation, uncertainty for Ukrainian soldiers abandoning Mariupol
Nearly 1000 Ukrainian troops at a giant steelworks have surrendered, says Russia.
Roger Partridge: Border announcements a mix of half-measures, muddled thinking
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After the fall of Mariupol, the fates of hundreds of fighters hang in the balance
New York Times: The fate of a number of Ukrainian fighters remains uncertain.
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Two powerful women have dealt Vladimir Putin a stunning blow this week.
Fall of Mariupol imminent, fighters leave steel plant
Russia is on the verge of claiming victory over a city reduced to rubble.
Analysis: False information is a national security issue
Disinformation is eroding faith in bedrock institutions.
Julien Leys: An end to Ukraine-Russian war
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NZ 'considering' sanctions on Russian billionaire oligarch
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More than 260 fighters evacuated from Ukrainian steel plant
It is unclear whether the soldiers, some badly injured, will be treated as POWs.
Kiwi in Ukraine reveals atrocities - and why they won't surrender
A journalist on the ground says Ukraine is united behind forcing Russia out of their land.
Russia may have lost one-third of the troops it sent to Ukraine - report
New York Times: Putin's campaign to seize the Donbas has "lost momentum", report claims.
Sweden and Finland to make Nato applications on 'historic' day for Nordics
Financial Times: Russia has threatened "serious consequences" if either nation joins Nato.
Finland announces it wants to join NATO
The nordic country that shares a border with Russia looks to end decades of non-alignment.
Putin 'refusing' to take corpses of soldiers as Russia tries to hide Ukraine losses
Hundreds unclaimed corpses are now piling up in refrigerated train cars outside Kyiv.
'A mistake': Putin's ominous warning to Finland over joining Nato
Finland plans to join alliance despite nuclear attack threats by pro-Kremlin politician.
Harrods imposes sanctions on Russian shoppers
Harrods takes action in wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine wins Eurovision, band makes plea to save soldiers trapped by Russian forces
Kalush Orchestra performed 'Stefania', which has become an anthem to the nation.
Russian forces retreat from the north, focus on east Ukraine
Ukraine's defence minister said the war was entering a new long-term phase.
Putin's 'secret lover' West's new target
Putin's suspected lover and others in his "inner circle" have been slapped with sanctions.
Nato member threatens to veto admission of Finland, Sweden
Nato makes all its decisions by consensus, requiring consent from all members.
'Russia caused this': What it means if Finland and Sweden join Nato
Explainer: The move would redraw Europe's security map.
Ukraine puts Russian soldier accused of war crime on trial
First war-crimes trial of Russian soldier since the start of Ukraine's war opened in Kyiv.
A bridge too far: Russian battalion destroyed in failed river-crossing mission
The complex operation was dramatically foiled by Ukrainian forces.
Russia fixing weapons with fridge and dishwasher parts
Western sanctions make it impossible for Russia to secure the correct components.
Finland moves to join Nato amid Russian threats
Both Sweden and Finland are likely to apply for NATO protection as the war escalates.