Bloody past of Russian Colonel dubbed 'Butcher of Mariupol'
Russian leader has been blamed for ordering some of the deadliest strikes in the war.
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Biden assembles 'what if' team in case Russia unleashes most powerful weapons
New York Times: A team of national security officials is assigned to sketch out responses.
Daughter of Putin's spokesman surprised and upset about travel ban
Jetting around the world is on hold for the young Russian and she isn't happy about it.
The secret life of Alina Kabaeva – the star gymnast who became Putin's 'Eva Braun'
The former Olympian and her children are reportedly holed up in a Swiss chalet.
'Indiscriminate attacks': Russian troops committed war crimes in Ukraine, US finds
'We've seen indiscriminate attacks deliberately targeting civilians, and other atrocities"
'Important': China backs Russia over big issue
The US has raised the prospect of excluding Vladimir Putin from the G20 summit.
'Payment in roubles': Putin stuns world with shock move; Zelenskyy calls for global rally
Putin audaciously put the West in uncomfortable position by announcing a brutal move.
Poland expels 45 Russians suspected of spying
Tensions flare further in Europe as Russian diplomats are accused of spying.
Live: Putin's backfiring plan - up to 15,000 Russian troops killed, says Nato
Ukrainian President has accused Russian forces of seizing 15 humanitarian workers.
NZ smartphone market grows as 1 in 5 Kiwis buys an 'ultra-premium' model
Why Jarden says there's choppy water ahead.
An ancient city transformed by war
New York Times: Aspiring journalist turned humanitarian the driving force.
Opinion: Half-hearted sanctions against Russia have already failed
COMMENT: Putin has been building a fortress economy ever since the annexation of Crimea.
Journalist exposes Russia's pro- Kremlin 'troll factory' on social media
Undercover journalist exposes inner workings of Russia's notorious 'troll factory',
'When I fly, it's for a real fight': How outnumbered Ukraine Air Force takes on Russian jets
New York Times: The Ukrainian Air Force is operating in near total secrecy.
As Russia stalls in Ukraine, dissent brews over Putin's leadership
New York Times: A blame game has begun among some Russian supporters of the war.
US, Ukraine try to pierce Putin's propaganda bubble
Putin has cracked down on information in Russia, leaving only propaganda about Ukraine.
Ukraine thwarts Russian advances; fight rages for Mariupol
Ukrainian forces said they retook a strategically important suburb of Kyiv.
'Predator': Russian media turns on Arnold Schwarzenegger
The actor urged Russian citizens to hear "the truth" about the invasion of Ukraine.
Putin foe Navalny gets nine more years in prison
Russian opposition leader convicted of fraud and contempt of court.
Christina Hoey: Spaces of hope and packets of love for the children of Ukraine
OPINION: Christina Hoey reflects on her personal connection with the war-torn country.
Explainer - how would Putin's presidency come to an end?
How would Russia move past the current president and how likely is it to happen?
'How the war ends' - Zelenskyy reveals 'compromise' he'd accept
Ukrainian President reveals "compromise" that could end war.
As Mariupol is bombed and besieged, those trapped fight to survive
New York Times: Mariupol is so far the greatest horror of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Chelsea owner Abramovich's luxury yacht docks in Turkey
Russian oligarch's luxury yacht Solaris docked in the Aegean Sea resort of Bodrum.
'Vladimir Putin's superyacht' faces seizure from Italian marina
The 459ft Scheherazade is said to be the world's most expensive yacht.
'Civilians cannot leave': Refugees speak of horrors in Ukraine
Trapped civilians in Ukraine speak of starvation, half-empty cities and terror.
Aussie journalist in Ukraine slams online 'trolls'
Amelia Adams counters criticism from "trolls" over her decision to travel to Ukraine.
Mariupol hangs on, extent of horror still unknown
Communications and movement have been crippled in Mariupol but the city holds on.
Ukrainian government agency claims Alexander Bortnikov could replace Vladimir Putin
A Ukrainian government body has revealed Vladimir Putin's potential successor.
The smaller bombs that could turn Ukraine into a nuclear war zone
New York Times: Concerns Putin might introduce less destructive atomic arms.
Twenty days in Mariupol documenting a city's agony
An account from the last international journalists to leave the pounded Ukrainian city.
Live: At least 8 dead as bombs destroy Kyiv shopping mall in biggest attack on capital
Shopping centre and art school shelled in surrounded southeastern Ukraine city.
'No city anymore': Mariupol survivors take train to safety
Even other Ukrainians forced to flee their homes see Mariupol as a horror apart.
Ukraine war threatens to cause a global food crisis
New York Times: A critical share of food and fertiliser is stuck in Russia and Ukraine.