China's leader reasserts support for 'legitimacy' of Russia's security concerns
Moscow and Beijing have increasingly aligned their foreign policies against the West.
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Russia calls on Ukrainian soldiers in Severodonetsk to surrender.
Imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny moved, alarming his allies
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War isn't funny but humour helps Ukrainians cope with trauma
A little humour has gone a long way in war-stricken Ukraine.
Russian anti-torture committee labelled a 'foreign agent' by Kremlin
The head of the organisation has been thwarted in his attempts to disrupt Putin's regime.
Bucolic Ukraine forest is site of mass grave exhumation
Body after body, some bound, have been pulled from another mass grave in Bucha.
The battle of Donbas could prove decisive in Ukraine war
Russia is pounding the region daily with relentless artillery and air raids.
Poland shows the risks for women when abortion is banned
New York Times: Poland's abortion ban has had many unintended consequences.
'Bring back the Big Mac': The Kremlin version of McDonald's opens
A hastily rebranded McDonald's has opened in Moscow - but without the Big Mac.
Moscow-backed officials try to solidify rule in Ukraine
Russia Day has been celebrated in occupied Ukraine, including in ravaged Mariupol.
Ukrainian teen drone hero 'happy we destroyed someone'
15yo and dad hailed for their volunteer aerial reconnaissance work.
'Not fit for purpose': Ukrainians fleeing war find NZ visa process difficult
The Government offered 4000 special visas, fewer than 200 immigrants have arrived.
Putin's missile crisis: Russia using Cold War-era weapons due to shortage
Russia has run out of precision rockets, the Ministry of Defence says.
Russian mountain climber's incredible act after reaching Mt Everest summit
The Russian mountaineer has been praised for her stunning act at the summit.
British man's family 'devastated' by death sentence
Two British fighters and one Moroccan have been sentenced to death fighting for Ukraine.
Liam Dann: Why interest rates will likely go up to 7%
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'Returning' territories: Putin speech puts neighbours on edge
Putin's speech on the 350th anniversary of Peter the Great's birthday is significant.
'Fatigue is growing': Ukraine fears West will lose interest in war
As the shock of the invasion subsides, the Kremlin could exploit a dragged-out conflict.
'Totally destroyed': How Elon Musk thwarted Putin's plan
US general claims Russia has failed to breach Ukraine in one key area due to Starlink.
Putin compares self to monarch, foreign fighters face death
Two British citizens and a Moroccan sentenced to death for fighting with Ukraine.
War rap: The music for a furious generation in Ukraine
Ukrainian rapper unleashes fury about Russia invasion in new music for Kyiv.
Three sentenced to death for fighting on Ukraine's side
Court in self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic condemns two Brits and a Moroccan man.
Fears of global food shortage due to Ukraine war
Millions of tons of grain are building up in Ukraine with no way of leaving the country.
No apologies: Angela Merkel rejects accusations of Russian appeasement
The former chancellor said she won't apologise for her diplomatic efforts.
Ukraine faces a dilemma: Fight to hold a ravaged city, or pull back
New York Times: Military leaders face confronting question of when to withdraw.
Russia claims advances in Ukraine amid fierce fighting
Eastern industrial heartland of coal mines and factories almost in Russian control.
US sails away from Fiji with Russian superyacht after court battle
Amadea became a target of a US task force set up to seize assets of Russian oligarchs.
Russia is trying to sell you stolen grain, US warns nations
Drought-stricken countries are unlikely to hesitate, say experts.
Putin's warning to the West as Russia hits Kyiv with missiles
The Kremlin's threat of military escalation did not specify what the new targets might be.
Russians turn to crowdfunding for ill-equipped soldiers in Ukraine
Everything from rifle scopes to boots have been sent to troops, paid for by "patriots".
Russian missiles strike Kyiv, shattering sense of calm
The capital hasn't seen similar strikes since late April.
Auckland CBD: Thousands march in honour of Ukraine war victims
People marched through a drizzly Auckland CBD to honour victims of the Ukraine war.
Russia pummels last major Ukrainian strongholds in eastern province
Russian strikes killed four people in the nearby village of Hirske.