The two nations bringing down Putin
Two powerful women have dealt Vladimir Putin a stunning blow this week.
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Fall of Mariupol imminent, fighters leave steel plant
Russia is on the verge of claiming victory over a city reduced to rubble.
Julien Leys: An end to Ukraine-Russian war
OPINION: Stability and resilience of one process still withstanding major challenges.
Analysis: False information is a national security issue
Disinformation is eroding faith in bedrock institutions.
NZ 'considering' sanctions on Russian billionaire oligarch
Alexsandr Abramov is worth an estimated $10b, and owns properties here.
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.
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.
Days numbered? Photo sparks wild Vladimir Putin rumour
A single photo of the Russian President has sent the rumour mill into overdrive.
Finland's leaders in favour of applying for Nato membership
The dramatic move paves the way for the alliance to expand amid Russia's war in Ukraine.
In the trenches of eastern Ukraine, a vicious and deadly dance
New York Times: In some villages along the front, soldiers face off at close quarters.
Russian cyberattacks could have 'globally cascading effects'
Five Eyes warn nefarious cyber activity blamed on Putin's regime could intensify.
Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial of captured Russian
The soldier is accused of killing an unarmed civilian riding a bike in Chupakhivka.
Ukraine shuts down Russian gas pipeline amid threat of further annexation
Westward flow of one of Moscow's most lucrative exports disrupted for the first time.
New blow for Putin with Russian forces pushed out of Kharkiv
The US warns that Russia is ready for a protracted conflict.
Russian-born Kiwi's mission to reunite adoptees with their families
The conflict continues to challenge those searching for family in Russia and Ukraine.
The West frets over uncertain Ukraine war endgame
War grinds into its third month with little sign of a decisive victory for either side.
Opinion: I spent weeks on Ukraine's front lines. Everything has changed
New York Times: War has no clean edges where normal life resumes.
Leader of Pussy Riot band escapes Russia disguised as a food courier
New York Times: Maria Alyokhina disguised herself as a food courier to evade the police.
Independent Ukraine's first president dies
Leonid Kravchuk was a driving force in Ukraine independence from the Soviet Union in 1991
How much of Ukraine does Russia hold?
New York Times: Russia has expanded the territory it has controlled since 2014.