Here’s why Trump wants to make Ukraine a US economic colony
Telegraph: Kyiv holds US$15 trillion in natural resources.
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Germany likely to reject European peacekeeping plans for Ukraine
Several European countries, including Italy and Norway, remain undecided.
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European leaders fear the US wants peace talks excluding Kyiv and the EU.
Luxon open to sending NZ peacekeepers to Ukraine
PM says NZ often aligns with Britain's foreign policy decisions.
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Negotiations aimed at freezing the conflict could finally put an end to the fighting.
‘High-explosive warhead’: Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Zelenskyy says Russian drone struck cover built to contain radiation at Chernobyl plant.
Trump wants Ukraine’s rare earth elements in exchange for continued US support
Post-war security offered for $500b of minerals and metals.
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debate
Senate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.
‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine war
Trump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.
‘Security guarantees’: Zelenskyy discusses US role in peace talks
Ukraine's president is open to swapping land with Russia for peace talks.
Bludgeoned to death for her baby: German couple jailed for life
The couple planned to pass off the baby girl as their own.
Kiwi Ukrainians warn against complacency as anniversary of Russian invasion nears
The Ukrainian ambassador to New Zealand says support is an investment, not a charity.
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Jockey Craig Williams aids Ukraine with $3m fundraising
The Australian jockey's wife hails from the European nation.
‘Make a deal’: Trump tells Putin to stop the war or face consequences
In unusually critical remarks, Trump says Putin is 'destroying Russia' without a deal.
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'Lifesaving efforts': Charity to send 10 more ambulances to Ukraine
'It will increase our evacuation and hospital transportation capability significantly.'
Boris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f***ing idiot’ over imperial ambitions
The former PM also hit out at Germany and other Nato members.
German couple pose as volunteers to ‘murder Ukrainian refugee and steal her baby’
Young woman and mother drugged and beaten to death in plot to steal and raise newborn.
Trump says he will rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’
President-elect also threatened military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal.
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Finns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.
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Plane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’
Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.
Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years, cut from King Charles' list
Queen Elizabeth II would get boxes of her favourite Bournville chocolate every Christmas.
‘Massive drone attack’: Kyiv accused as drones hit Kazan skyscraper
Kazan drone attack embarrasses Russia, targets shift to civilians.
'With love from New Zealand': Kiwi K.A.R.E's life-saving mission in Ukraine
Kiwi K.A.R.E was set up by former Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell.
'Security guarantees': Zelenskyy meets Nato amid looming Trump presidency
European leaders strategise on Ukraine as Trump's return raises concerns.
Letters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwards
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Trump suggests reversing US missile permissions for Ukraine
Trump criticises Ukraine strikes, claims they risk escalating conflict.
Ukraine claims Russia using North Korean soldiers in Kursk assaults
Zelenskyy: 'Russians use North Korean soldiers in Kursk region, with noticeable losses.'