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Russia invades: One million refugees flee in just seven days
UN predicts as many as 4 million people could eventually leave Ukraine.
Ukraine invasion 'shatters conventional wisdom'
OPINION: Using military power against an opponent has never declined in currency.
Russians grapple with the fact their country is fighting a deadly conflict
New York Times: Russians who long avoided politics are now confronting the reality.
'Colossal destruction': First Ukrainian city falls to Russia
Kherson has become the first Ukrainian city to fall to Russia.
Hapless Russian soldier loses fight against door
A video of a soldier losing a battle against a door has gone viral on social media.
Tripadvisor turns off reviews for Russia, Ukraine attractions
Moscow and St Petersburg attractions have been flooded with bogus reviews.
Prosecutor to investigate potential war crimes in Ukraine
Probe will look into possible genocide in Ukraine dating back nearly 10 years.
Ukraine crisis: 15,000 people sheltering in Kyiv's subway
New York Times: People sleep three or four to a mattress.
Rogue nations: Four countries side with Russia and Putin
During the meeting, Ukraine's ambassador compared Putin to Adolf Hitler.
UK moves to tighten laws on oligarchs. Critics say it's too late
New York Times: Britain is trying to plug loopholes for wealthy Russians.
Russian troop deaths expose a potential weakness of Putin's strategy
New York Times: Videos and photos posted online are a propaganda nightmare for Putin.
Ukraine war: UN condemnation, massive casualties confirmed, more shelling of Kharkiv
Russian Defence Ministry claims to have killed more than 2870 Ukrainian troops.
Russia's chilling warning; city defends relentless strikes
The Russians reportedly still have a significant amount of combat power.
Photos: Destruction and death in Ukraine under bombardment
Russia's attacks on populated urban areas left rubble and wreckage in streets and plazas.
Ukrainian invasion adds to chaos for global supply chains
New York Times: Russia's military incursion is severing key supply chains.
Opinion: Cryptocurrencies are Putin's sanctions-busting superweapon
Telegraph: Cryptocurrency poses a big threat to US national security.
Russian plot to assassinate hero Ukrainian President foiled
Two elite death squads had been sent to take out the leader.
Cold War 2.0: Inside the world's new nuclear war games
Suddenly, the spectre of weapons able to wipe out millions hangs over the globe again.
As the tanks rolled into Ukraine, so did malware. Then Microsoft entered the war
New York Times: Microsoft has thrown itself into the middle of a ground war in Europe.
'You cannot watch without crying': Terror as Russian strike hits Ukraine's second-largest city
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy declares: 'Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget.'
'My cousins are killing one another': War in Ukraine splits mixed families
New York Times: Many have relatives who are standing on opposite sides of the conflict.
Ardern hints at Russian Sanctions Bill coming
The Government looks set to pass a law specifically targeting Russia over its invasion.
Editorial: Encircling and isolating Russia
OPINION: Our editorial on worldwide efforts to contain the war breaking out in Europe.
Reading Putin: Unbalanced or cagily preying on West's fears?
The uncertainty over his thinking adds a wildcard to Russia's war on Ukraine.
Josep Borrell: Russian might is not right
OPINION: EU foreign affairs representative says Russia is lying to justify Ukraine attack.
Market Watch: Can stocks weather war in the Ukraine?
Markets have priced in the initial shock of war but are braced for higher inflation.
KiwiSaver managers exit Russian investments
Ethical investment expert says up to $100 million was invested in Russia by Kiwis.
Analysis: After a fumbled start, Russian forces hit harder in Ukraine
New York Times: Russia miscalculated how hard the Ukrainians would fight.
Ukraine govt teaches civilians how to single-handedly take down Russian tanks
As Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, civilians are bravely bringing them to a standstill.
Parliament condemns 'bully' Putin; PM, Luxon face off on living costs
Calls mount for the Government take in Ukrainians fleeing the war zone.
Joe Rogan roasted over 'obvious' Russia invasion Photoshop
Wild claim about a celebrity and the Russian army was believed and shared by Joe Rogan.
'Stop Putin': Kiwi Russian and Ukrainian community rally against conflict
Many Russians were in the crowd, standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukrainians.
Russia pressed to stop war in Ukraine by UN
Ambassadors from dozens of countries back UN General Assembly proposal to stop war.