Tense UN encounter that almost happened
Ukrainian President and Russian Foreign Minister avoided staring each other down.
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Russia has launched a massive drone attack on the western city of Lviv.
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Biden says the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy questions why Russia still has a place at UN
The world body needs to answer for allowing Russia a seat at tables of power, he says.
First grain ships arrive at Ukraine port despite Russia threats
Two cargo ships arrived in one of Ukraine’s ports using a temporary Black Sea corridor.
Politicians are ‘tragic’ - Strategist reveals how to invest amid conflict
Author and hedge fund advisor successfully predicted Russian coup attempt.
North Korea leader inspects bombers and warship on a visit to Russia
The visit has sparked concern about an arms alliance that could fuel Russia's war.
Ukraine’s top secret air defence system not as it seems
Replica kit is scattered across the country to fool Kremlin into wasting missiles.
North Korea’s leader inspects bombers, warship in Russia
All types of warplanes shown to Kim Jong Un have seen active use in Ukraine.
Ukraine launches attack on Crimea, wounds 24
Russian authorities say a Ukrainian attack on a strategic shipyard in Crimea wounded 24.
Expat Kiwi sues US Treasury over sanctions for being on board of Russian bank
The banker claims he resigned from the board weeks before the sanction was imposed.
Putin denounces 'persecution' of Trump, calls Musk 'outstanding'
New York Times: The cases against Trump will be good for Russia, Putin says.
Juha Saarinen: Musk turns Starlink into a national security worry
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Kim Jong Un departs for extremely rare Vladimir Putin meeting, Western concerns rise
The meet sparks Western concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Musk’s refusal to have Starlink support Ukraine attack raises questions
SpaceX founder concerned that Russia would launch a nuclear attack in response.
Editorial: Labour in most need of a change of fortune
As polls show National in the driver's seat, its plans and approaches need more scrutiny.
'The strike was deliberate': Russia slammed as missile strike hits shopping market
A Russian missile tore through an outdoor market in eastern Ukraine, killing 17 people.
Ngai Te Rangi bless seven ambos before they were shipped to war-torn Ukraine
Taurangamoana iwi bless ambulances repurposed for Ukraine.
Nato member finds drone pieces from Russian attacks on its territory
"A serious violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Romania".
North Korea’s leader plans to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talk
US urges North Korea 'to cease its arms negotiations with Russia'.
Putin won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands
Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed the demands as a ploy to advance Russia.
'I felt like I was born again': More than 20,000 Ukrainian amputees face trauma unseen since World War I
There are not nearly enough prosthetic specialists in Ukraine to handle the growing need.
Russia accused of 'provoking a crisis' after latest drone attack on port
Two people have been hospitalised following a long Russian drone barrage in Odesa.
Bullet holes in Ukraine, thermals in Bulgaria: NZ's soaring model gliders win world title
Three pilots from Hawke's Bay have soared to an unlikely world championship win.
Leaderless and exposed, Russia’s Wagner faces an uncertain future
New York Times: Wagner's leader is officially dead, as is its founding commander.
Questions surround death of Yevgeny Prigozhin after he 'showcased Putin's weakness'
When the Russian mercenary leader staged a mutiny, Vladimir Putin decried it as “treason”.
Shelling kills civilians in Ukraine’s northeast
Russian shells struck the cafe in Podoly, rescue teams were working at the site.
'A beacon of hope': Ukrainian community welcomes new residency announcement for those fleeing war
More than 1500 of those visas have been granted since March 15, 2022.
Heineken sells its Russian operations for 1 euro
Heineken said it would incur a total loss of 300 million euros.
'Complete lie': Kremlin rejects Prigozhin plane crash allegations
President Joe Biden said he believed Putin was likely behind the crash.
Editorial: Death of a mercenary warmonger
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NZ targets Russians who forcibly relocated Ukrainian children
Officials estimate hundreds of thousands of children have been deported.
'Knife in the back': Prigozhin joins growing list of dead Putin critics
New York Times: In Vladimir Putin's Russia, there's no forgiving and forgetting.
Chilling final message from Prigozhin plane steward
Kristina Raspopova said the plane was 'being repaired before departure'.