Why Ukraine matters: What to know about the crisis with Russia
New York Times: Here's how the country ended up at the centre of a global crisis.
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Massive Ukraine explosion, rebels declare full military mobilisation
Rebel leaders in Ukraine have called the situation "critical" and announced mobilisation.
EU chief: Russia could be cut off from markets, tech goods
The EU has threatened Russia with sanctions if it invades Ukraine.
Ukrainian president calls on Putin to meet amid fear of invasion
Russia and Ukraine have both blamed the other for escalating violence.
Ukraine rebels order troop mobilisation amid invasion fears
The long-simmering separatist conflict could provide the spark for a broader attack.
Biden 'convinced' Russia will invade as Ukrainian rebels evacuate civilians
The US accuses Russia of using 'false-flag' attacks as a pretext for invasion.
Market close: Investors fret over potential Russian invasion
Local stocks gave up recent gains as tension mounts in the Ukraine.
US says 'every indication' Russia prepared to invade Ukraine
The US government has issued some of its starkest warnings yet about what's next.
'A lot of activity': Satellite's bird's-eye view of Ukraine crisis
Images confirm what US and other Western officials have been saying.
For Europe, the Ukraine crisis is an awakening
New York Times: The happy complacency of post-Cold War peace is being shattered.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Fighting near border raises fear of false flag attack
Grenade launchers, mortars and machine guns are reportedly being fired in Ukraine.
Russia adds 7k more troops near Ukraine border
Russia has massed more than 150,000 troops east, north and south of Ukraine.
To understand Putin's aim in Ukraine, look at this US base in Poland
New York Times: For Putin the base is evidence of a perceived threat posed by Nato.
Russia 'locked and loaded' for invasion
Britain's Defence Secretary has warned Russia is "ready" to invade.
Russia's secret weapon in Ukraine crisis
Kremlin officials mock US and Nato concerns as military pressure continues to pile on.
Kiwi in Ukraine might have to pack up his 'life' quickly
Calm, but ready to leave fast if shots are fired, Kiwi says Ukraine life a rollercoaster.
An undiscovered coronavirus? The mystery of the 'Russian flu'
New York Times: Scientists grasp for any example that could anticipate future of Covid.
Biden: US has not verified claim of Russia troop withdrawal
The attack comes after weeks of rising fears that Russia is set to invade its neighbour.
He knows Putin well. And he fears for Ukraine
New York Times: The Finnish president is not optimistic about the prospects for peace.
Flights to Ukraine halted or redirected
US intelligence says Russian invasion could be any day - Ukraine leader calls for calm.
Kiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'
An assault on capital Kiev could see urban warfare on scale not seen since WW2.
Ukraine crisis concerns sees global stocks fall
There are nervous eyes on the escalating situation in Ukraine.
Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion
Biden has warned that the US would respond 'decisively' against Russia if they invade.
Ukraine crisis: US to evacuate embassy in Kyiv as invasion 'imminent'
The move comes ahead of a feared Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis: New Zealanders urged to leave immediately
The warning comes as fears of a Russian invasion escalate.
War 'within the week': US issues grim warning on Ukraine
The US has told its citizens to leave Ukraine while they can still can.
Market Watch: The big correction - where has the smart money gone?
Pie Funds CEO Mike Taylor talks to Liam Dann about the share market correction.
Ukraine crisis: British envoy flies to Moscow
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warns of "massive consequences" unless Russia pulls back.
Putin is operating on his own timetable, and it may be a long one
New York Times: The Ukraine crisis is here to stay.
Putin warns the West and Ukraine, but keeps his intentions a mystery
New York Times: Putin offered a stark warning over the possibility of a full-scale war.
Analysis: Russia and China rise from their knees to challenge US dominance
But show of unity between Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping cannot obscure unequal partnership.
Russia, China push back against US in pre-Olympics summit
Leaders of Russia and China declare joint opposition to any expansion of NATO.
Putin in Beijing for Olympic Games and Xi talks amid Ukraine tensions
Putin's presence makes him the highest-profile guest at the winter sports event.
Russia mulls loosening restrictions as virus surges
Russia records 155,768 new infections in a single day, 10 times higher than a month ago.