Ukraine frees thousands of people from occupation as Russian frontline collapses
Russian forces in southern Ukraine are on the brink of collapse.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromUkraine
Which nuclear weapons could Vladimir Putin use against Ukraine?
Financial Times: Russia has a stockpile of so-called tactical nukes.
Ukraine hopes to restart Europe's largest nuclear plant
Damaged Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was shut down due to radiation fears.
Russian losses evident in key liberated Ukrainian city
The key logistics hub of Lyman was reclaimed by Ukrainian forces.
'F*** off': Ukraine's response to Musk's Twitter poll, comments
The SpaceX founder was told his comments were unhelpful.
Ukraine reclaims more territory in southern Kherson
Kyiv makes gains in one of the four regions illegally annexed by Moscow last week.
10 torture sites in 1 town: Russia sowed pain, fear in Izium
How torture became arbitrary, widespread and routine in captured Ukraine settlement.
Editorial: Increasingly cornered Putin lashes out
EDITORIAL: Putin's war hasn't been going his way and he's escalating in response.
Why Putin would be a fool to go nuclear in Ukraine
Today it is 'Dictator' Vladimir Putin who has a conventional war which is going badly.
Vladimir Putin exposed in shocking phone recording
A Russian soldier has exposed Putin during a recorded conversation with his girlfriend.
Unleash nuclear weapons on Ukraine, Chechen warlord tells Putin
Ramzan Kadyrov calls for an intensification of the war after Putin suffers another defeat.
Russia blindfolds, detains Ukraine nuclear plant chief
The plant is a strategic trophy for Russia and has triggered worldwide concern.
Russia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key city
Lyman, 160km southeast of Kharkiv, had been an important link in the Russian front line.
'Sham referenda': NZ condemns Russia's annexations
"We continue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty," PM says.
Biden vows Russia won't 'get away with' Ukraine annexation
Biden slaps on sanctions, warns Putin he can't "get away with" seizing Ukrainian land.
'No plans to return': Russian Olympic flag bearer flees country
She's won five Olympic golds and is the country's Olympic secretary general.
Putin annexes four Ukraine regions, Zelensky submits Nato bid
It is the biggest land grab since World War II.
NZ joins 'sham' condemnation over Russia referenda
Referenda in occupied Ukraine to stay under Russia rule labelled illegal and rigged.
Russia Ukraine War: Russian men break arms and legs to avoid being sent to Ukraine frontline
Images posted online show those eligible for mass mobilisation mutilating each other.
Putin's troops face 'looming' defeat as Kremlin prepares to annex Ukrainian regions
Russia is poised to annex four more areas of Ukraine after 'sham' elections.
Russia-Ukraine War: Kiwis' donations helping Ukrainians get back on their feet
The money is helping refugees to get visas and benefits in Europe.
'Bald-face land grab': Russia to annex more of Ukraine
The UN has decried the proposed annexation as 'a dangerous escalation' and illegal.
Kremlin to formally annex four Ukrainian regions
The official annexation was widely expected following 'referendums'.
Two Kiwi reservist soldiers might be in Ukraine, says NZDF
Two Reserve Army soldiers may be in Ukraine or have been previously, say NZDF.
Dad's Army: Putin a laughing stock with new recruits and desperate measures
With medical supplies running low, men told to ask wives for tampons to use as bandages.
No talks with Putin if its land annexed - Zelenskyy
Ukraine's president has blasted Russia's annexation as a 'crime against all states'.
Russia poised to annex four occupied provinces
A referendum, seen as a 'sham' by the West, allows Russia to annex four Ukraine regions.
How real are Putin's nuclear threats?
Putin has been raising the stakes with threats of nuclear war against Ukraine for months.
As Russians flee, Putin sends armoured vehicles to the borders
New York Times: Satellite images show vehicles queuing for miles at border crossings.
'Use tampons to staunch bullet wounds', Russian army recruits told
A female doctor advises new recruits they need to bring their own first aid supplies.
Nightmare scenario: Brinkmanship not seen since the Cuban Missile Crisis
OPINION: If Russia chooses a nuclear option, the US will respond decisively.
Meta disables propaganda network targeting Europe
Meta claims to have disabled a massive disinformation campaign targeting Ukraine.
Pro-Moscow officials: All four occupied Ukraine regions vote to join Russia
93 per cent of the ballots cast in the Zaporizhzhia region supported annexation.
Aerial photos show incredible queues: More than 194,000 Russians flee
Putin's mobilisation has sent Russian nationals fleeing in droves to avoid conscription.