Russia demotes ‘General Armageddon’ after battlefield failures
Financial Times: Sergei Surovikin had been in the top job for just three months.
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Search for Kiwi, Brit missing in Ukraine: Body has been found
UK-born New Zealander Andrew Bagshaw went missing while volunteering in Ukraine.
Kiwi missing in Ukraine tried to evacuate civilians from the front line
Telegraph: 'Russian forces unfortunately mounted an offensive on the village'.
World Bank warns global recession a looming threat
Forecast slashed due to weakening growth expected in world's top economies.
‘What madness looks like’: Russia intensifies Bakhmut attack
“The enemy is advancing literally on the bodies of their own soldiers."
NZ aid worker Andrew Bagshaw likely in Russian hands
Police and Army are now searching for the son of two prominent NZ doctors.
Russia-Ukraine war: School denies Moscow’s claim of troop casualties
School shrugs at Russian defence ministry's report of 600 Ukraine soldiers killed.
Putin ‘not unpleasant’ - Macron
The French leader made the comments before giving Kyiv more military support.
Ukraine denies Russia success after barracks bombing
Ukraine disputes Russia's claims of 600 dead after a missile strike on soldier barracks.
'Love him dearly': Parents say Kiwi aid worker is missing in Ukraine
UK-born New Zealander Andrew Bagshaw went to Ukraine as a volunteer aid worker.
Putin unveils new 'fireball' weapon 'like a meteorite'
Russian President plans to parade his new firepower on a warship.
US President Joe Biden’s Israel quandary with new Netanyahu far right government
Israeli Prime Minister’s new government is giving the Biden administration headaches.
Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Christmas in reclaimed church
A day prior, Ukraine’s govt took over administration of church from Moscow patriarchate.
US to send $3.75b in military aid to Ukraine, its neighbours
Help will include armoured carrier known as a 'tank-killer' because of missiles it fires.
Top Russian dies in mysterious car crash - latest in long line
Magomed Abdulayev latest top Russian with links to Putin to die in strange circumstances.
Ukraine weekend ceasefire uncertain amid mistrust
Putin announced the weekend ceasefire yesterday for the Russian Orthodox Church Christmas.
Putin orders weekend ceasefire in Ukraine
The 36-hour ceasefire is for the Russian Orthodox Christmas holiday, the Kremlin says.
For Russian troops, cellphone use is a persistent, lethal danger
New York Times: Ukrainian artillery targets Russian soldiers by pinpointing phone signals.
Sitting ducks? Russian military flaws seen in deaths of at least 89 soldiers
More details emerge of how 89 Russian soldiers were killed in artillery attack.
'Life is overrated': Putin’s mouthpiece urges Russians not to fear death
Show host has turned heads with a not-so-festive new year message on Russian television.
Rise of the killer robots: Ukraine war drones herald dark future
Drone advances in Ukraine could inaugurate a new age of warfare.
‘Mystery woman’ among recurring faces flanking Putin at events
Analysts claim to have busted a propaganda ploy regularly used by Russian President.
‘Turmoil’: Signs man ‘worse than Putin’ could take over as Russia’s next leader
A star is rising in Russia. And he’s becoming increasingly bold.
'Russia will not take away a single year from Ukraine:' Zelenskyy's stirring speech after NY attacks
Air raid sirens sounded in the capital shortly after midnight on New Year.
Assassination fears: Suspicion as four senior Russians suddenly die
Festive season fatalities represent Putin’s last effective weapon: Fear
'Russia's unfriendly list': World map misplaces NZ, again
I guess we should be happy we were included at all, for a change.
Opinion: Global backlash against Putin has rejuvenated democracy
Authoritarian regimes were in command to start 2022. Russia's failures changed that.
US economy can still pull off ‘soft landing’
Financial Times: Biden administration sees large-scale investments blunting downturn.
Putin is vowing to strengthen Russia's navy with nuclear submarine
The Russian President has vowed to further strengthen his navy.
Russia hits key infrastructure after missile strikes across Ukraine
Biggest wave of strikes in weeks have damaged power stations, critical infrastructure.
Ukraine cops fresh Russian missile barrage
Offensive is the latest in a series of attacks focused on national infrastructure.
Ukraine plans to develop air-to-air combat drones
Minister says Russia’s war in Ukraine is the first major war of the internet age.
Russia jails first soldier who refused to go to war in Ukraine
Telegraph: The new offence was signed into law in September by President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine wants February peace summit with UN mediating
But UN Secretary-General "can only mediate if all parties want him to mediate”.