Top Russian defence official falls to her death from tower block
Marina Yankina was a key figure in the funding of Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
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Billionaire calls support for Ukraine's defence against Putin a difficult moral question.
Moldovan leader reveals Russian plot to topple government
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Russia continues to shell Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say Moscow is having trouble launching its large-scale offensive.
Russia hits key bridge with its first drone boat attack of the war
Russia deploys boat drone for the first time since the war began.
Hilltop coal-mining town a tactical prize
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Putin launches major Ukraine offensive with hail of missiles
Moscow launches its heaviest bombardment since the start of the war.
Paris Olympics faces crisis as Zelenskyy says 'no place' for Russia
Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has sparked a war of its own within the Olympic world
Zelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membership
Zelenskyy made the appeal at end of short trip outside Ukraine seeking new weaponry.
'Freedom will win': Zelenskyy visits UK, meets PM, King in push for fighter jets
The embattled leader made surprise visit to Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons.
‘Strong indications’ Putin approved missile supply, as MH17 inquiry ends
But insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or other suspects and inquiry suspended.
Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge tanks for Ukraine
Belgium has also shown interest in participating in latest military aid.
Russia applies pressure as Ukraine anniversary nears
Moscow musters additional forces ahead of the anniversary of February 24 invasion.
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
The aim: hurt Moscow’s finances while avoiding a price spike. But will it work?
Russia - Ukraine war: Former Israeli PM says Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett was an unlikely intermediary in the war’s first weeks.
Ukraine ‘hits factory making parts for Crimea bridge’
Suspected stealth strike by Kyiv’s military targets plant in Russian border city.
Kiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw's body returned in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
The swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
Elsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: New details emerge as foreign unit’s 'luck ran out'
Blue-on-blue exchange came hours before off-duty NZDF soldier shot dead.
China’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over US
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EU prepares more sanctions against Russia for first anniversary of war in Ukraine
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New York Times: Moscow is sending poorly trained recruits to the front lines.
Sunak marks 100 days as UK PM as problems mount
Leader who calmed financial markets after Liz Truss’ disastrous tenure faces many issues.
Russia hits more civilian targets, EU officials visit Kyiv
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Raid on lair of ‘Bond villain’ who helped launch Zelenskyy’s career
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Russia reportedly eyeing eastern Ukraine push
Ukrainian officials say Russia is mustering its military might in the Luhansk region.
Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals
The US and Britain have refused to provide warplanes to Ukraine.
Boris Johnson reveals Putin threatened to kill him in missile strike
Russian President warned Johnson 'it would only take a minute', former UK PM says.
Friends mourn Kiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw who was killed in Ukraine
Friends and volunteers gathered at Kyiv’s St Sophia’s Cathedral to say goodbye.