Russia slams sanctions, seeks to blame West for food crisis
Moscow has pressed the West to lift sanctions so food can become more accessible.
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Russia scraps upper age limit for people joining army
Russia has made a desperate move to bolster its number of soldiers on the front line.
Spy boss: Putin-supporting cybercrims could target NZ with revenge attacks
Russian hackers have threatened to attack any country that supports Ukraine.
War raises global famine fears as Russia chokes off Ukraine's exports
New York Times: Twenty million tons of grain is now trapped in Ukraine.
Ukraine exacts brutal revenge on Russians for Bucha
Ukraine soldiers killed 14 paratroopers thought to be involved in the butcher of Bucha.
US to end Russia's ability to pay international investors
Without the use of US banks, Russia has no ability to repay its international investors.
Ukraine: 200 bodies found in Mariupol basement
Workers find massive casualties in rubble of bombed apartment building.
Kiwi howitzer trainers could offer Ukraine a 'breakthrough'
As war shifts and long-range artillery battles rage, Kiwi trainers could help turn tide.
Duterte hits at Putin: 'I kill criminals, not children, elders'
Rodrigo Duterte criticises Putin for the killings of innocent civilians in the Ukraine.
'New world order': Bizarre letter reveals Putin's terrifying plan
Alexander Lukashenko has penned letter to the UN outlining their 'new world order'.
Russian soldier sentenced to life at war crimes trial
The captured Russian admitted to murdering a civilian in the first 6 days of the invasion.
Russia's shift from cultural hub to totalitarian state
Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has faced severe sanctions and shuttered stores.
Putin 'survived an assassination attempt' two months ago
Ukraine Chief of Defence reveals details of an attempt on the Russian leader's life.
Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's first war crimes trial
It is the first conviction for war crimes since Russia's invasion three months ago.
Ukraine's First Lady reveals how Russia invasion took toll on family
The Ukrainian first lady has given a rare TV interview with the President.
'Such bad guys will come': How one Russian brigade terrorised Bucha
NY Times: A particularly fearsome unit arrived in March. Their reputation preceded them.
Kiwis to train Ukrainians in howitzer use
NZDF to teach more than 200 Ukrainians about artillery pieces.
Watch: PM on support for Ukraine, Australia's 501 policy, meeting Biden
Chief of Defence Force in town as post-Cabinet meeting follows Ukraine concerns.
Bizarre mindset of 'isolated' and 'alone' Putin
OPINION: The Russian leader is another micromanaging boss who can't accept he's wrong.
'A long journey': Volunteers from Belarus fight for Ukraine
Belarusians have answered the call to arms for Ukraine, despite being allied to Russia.
Russians push on Donbas as Polish leader visits Kyiv
Russia launched artillery and missile attacks in Donbas as Ukraine seeks to join the EU.
Fate of 2500 Ukrainian POWs from steel plant stirs concern
A Moscow-backed separatist leader vowed the POWs will face tribunals.
Russia cuts off gas supply to Finland over plan to join Nato
Russia has halted natural gas exports to neighbouring Finland.
Russia destroys Western arms supplies, intensifies assault on eastern Ukraine
The weapons shipment hoped to reinforce Ukraine's defence of the Donbas.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Budget a taste of what's to come if we don't control inflation
How Budget 2022 is characterised by inflation.
'TikTok' Chechen troops are ridiculed
Chechen fighters facing mockery for being more interested in TikTok videos than fighting.
Russia's claim of Mariupol steel mill capture fuels concern for POWs
The soldiers who held out at the Azovstal steel plant have been captured by Russia.
Ex-spy's shocking claims about 'cancer-riddled' Putin
He claims Putin is surrounded by doctors and takes breaks during meetings for treatment.
NZ supports call for accountability for Russia war crimes
NZ has joined the US, UK, Australia and Canada in calling for accountability.
Live: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders
"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.
Ukrainian medic's bodycam shows first-hand horror of Mariupol
Taira is now among the hundreds of Ukrainians imprisoned by Russian forces.
Juha Saarinen: Real-life Drone Wars on the cheap
Death from the skies democratised in a war no longer the stuff of science fiction.
Court battle over Russian superyacht in Fiji
Case highlights unsettled legal waters for the US as it tries to seize Russian assets.
'Putin and his circle are doomed': Russians begin to turn on their leader
More and more Russians are speaking out against Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.