Putin warns US of Cold War-style missile crisis
Russian and US diplomats say relations are worse than they have been in decades.
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The warring factions have conducted a major exchange of prisoners.
Zelenskyy seeks another Ukraine summit in November
Ukraine hosted delegations from 92 countries in Switzerland last month.
Spy chiefs stoking ‘anti-Russian paranoia’: embassy
An Australian couple are suspected of passing defence secrets to Russia.
Russia mocks Biden's gaffe, hints at 'pro-Russian' US president
Russian state TV highlights Biden's gaffe and questions his mental fitness.
Aussie husband and wife accused of spying for Russia
The Russian-born woman worked in "information systems" for the Army.
Claire Trevett: Luxon suffers amid Biden scrutiny in Nato debut
The photo Luxon was dearly seeking turned out to be the biggest diplomatic blunder.
NZ announces more sanctions over Russia's war
Winston Peters has announced sanctions against seven individuals and 12 groups.
Russian court orders arrest for dissenter Navalny's widow
Widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be arrested in absentia.
Ukraine mourns dozens killed in Russian air attack on children's hospital
Deadly strike on Ukrainian children’s hospital was likely direct hit from Russian missile.
In one image: The Ukraine children’s hospital surgeon
NY Times: Single photo captures a day of horror at children's hospital hit by missile.
UN to meet over Russian missile attack on Kyiv hospital
The missile attack on a children's hospital in Kyiv by Russia killed 36 civilians.
Jarrod Gilbert: I’ve been sanctioned by the Russian Government
OPINION: The sanction 'means absolutely nothing'.
100,000 homes without power after Russian drone attack
Russian strikes overnight left over 100,000 households without power in northern Ukraine.
Former heart surgeon becomes Iran's president
The moderate president has pledged to open his country to the world but questions remain.
Fran O'Sullivan: International politics a complex game – but Luxon has a trump card
OPINION: It is a testing time – including for Luxon.
Is this the beginning of the age of AI killer robots?
New York Times: The rise of slaughterbots.
Norway blocks sale of last private property on Arctic archipelago
Financial Times: It's cold. It's remote. But Norway says 'no way' to selling it.
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise among 36 Kiwis banned from entering Russia
Napier mayor won't be holidaying in Russia.
'I don't care': Russia bans 36 more Kiwis, including mayors, professors
These sanctions come a month after the Government announced more sanctions against Russia.
Wanted: New soldiers for Europe’s shrinking armies
Financial Times: With troop numbers in decline, what might make more people serve?
Ukrainian drones and missiles kill six in Russia and Crimea
The attacks came after Russia struck Kharkiv at the weekend with aerial bombs.
Cut-price anti-drone weapon could be ready next year
Financial Times: Thales-led radio frequency directed energy weapon costs just 20c per use.
Putin once tried to curb North Korea’s nuclear programme. That’s now over
New York Times: Putin has promised unspecified technological help to North Korea.
Russia and North Korea sign ‘strongest ever treaty’
The partnership includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces 'aggression'.
Russian submarine spotted off Scotland coast
The Russian submarine Kazan was sighted off Scotland’s coast, but threats were downplayed.
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
Nato in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby
Jens Stoltenberg insists bloc must show its nuclear arsenal to the world.
G7 nations agree to $81b Ukraine loan
The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to give $81b to Ukraine.
Putin's demands that could end the war on Ukraine
Putin's demands for ending the war were swiftly rejected by Ukraine.
Ukraine dismisses Putin's truce offer, terms it 'manipulative and absurd'
Russia claims to have downed 87 Ukrainian drones amid the ongoing conflict.
Kiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace Summit
More than 50 world leaders have confirmed they will attend the international event.
'Build a just peace': Mark Mitchell to attend Global Peace Summit for Ukraine
More than 50 countries have confirmed they are attending the conference in Lake Lucerne.