Vladimir Putin, family man: President's private life comes to the surface
New York Times: The strict secrecy surrounding Putin's private life is being punctured.
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In Ukraine, gruesome injuries and not enough doctors to treat them
New York Times: Operating with skeleton crews, doctors and nurses race to save lives.
George W Bush mistakenly condemns 'brutal invasion of Iraq'
Former US president misspeaks as he decries Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
Budget: The cost of living and what's in it for you
New payments, fuel tax and public transport relief have been extended.
Nato talks stall with Finland and Sweden
Nato envoys failed to reach a consensus with Finland and Sweden, diplomats say.
A mini-Russia gets squeezed by war: A rare look inside Transnistria
New York Times: Transnistria has been steered by Moscow for decades.
Interrogation, uncertainty for Ukrainian soldiers abandoning Mariupol
Nearly 1000 Ukrainian troops at a giant steelworks have surrendered, says Russia.
Finland, Sweden submit Nato membership application
The application submitted today must now be weighed by the 30 member countries.
Roger Partridge: Border announcements a mix of half-measures, muddled thinking
OPINION: NZ's border settings continue to confound, NZ Initiative chairman writes.
After the fall of Mariupol, the fates of hundreds of fighters hang in the balance
New York Times: The fate of a number of Ukrainian fighters remains uncertain.
The two nations bringing down Putin
Two powerful women have dealt Vladimir Putin a stunning blow this week.
Fall of Mariupol imminent, fighters leave steel plant
Russia is on the verge of claiming victory over a city reduced to rubble.
Julien Leys: An end to Ukraine-Russian war
OPINION: Stability and resilience of one process still withstanding major challenges.
NZ 'considering' sanctions on Russian billionaire oligarch
Alexsandr Abramov is worth an estimated $10b, and owns properties here.
More than 260 fighters evacuated from Ukrainian steel plant
It is unclear whether the soldiers, some badly injured, will be treated as POWs.
Kiwi in Ukraine reveals atrocities - and why they won't surrender
A journalist on the ground says Ukraine is united behind forcing Russia out of their land.
Russia may have lost one-third of the troops it sent to Ukraine - report
New York Times: Putin's campaign to seize the Donbas has "lost momentum", report claims.
Sweden and Finland to make Nato applications on 'historic' day for Nordics
Financial Times: Russia has threatened "serious consequences" if either nation joins Nato.
Putin 'refusing' to take corpses of soldiers as Russia tries to hide Ukraine losses
Hundreds unclaimed corpses are now piling up in refrigerated train cars outside Kyiv.
'A mistake': Putin's ominous warning to Finland over joining Nato
Finland plans to join alliance despite nuclear attack threats by pro-Kremlin politician.
Harrods imposes sanctions on Russian shoppers
Harrods takes action in wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine wins Eurovision, band makes plea to save soldiers trapped by Russian forces
Kalush Orchestra performed 'Stefania', which has become an anthem to the nation.
Russian forces retreat from the north, focus on east Ukraine
Ukraine's defence minister said the war was entering a new long-term phase.
Putin's 'secret lover' West's new target
Putin's suspected lover and others in his "inner circle" have been slapped with sanctions.
Nato member threatens to veto admission of Finland, Sweden
Nato makes all its decisions by consensus, requiring consent from all members.
Ukraine puts Russian soldier accused of war crime on trial
First war-crimes trial of Russian soldier since the start of Ukraine's war opened in Kyiv.
A bridge too far: Russian battalion destroyed in failed river-crossing mission
The complex operation was dramatically foiled by Ukrainian forces.
Russia fixing weapons with fridge and dishwasher parts
Western sanctions make it impossible for Russia to secure the correct components.
Finland moves to join Nato amid Russian threats
Both Sweden and Finland are likely to apply for NATO protection as the war escalates.
Days numbered? Photo sparks wild Vladimir Putin rumour
A single photo of the Russian President has sent the rumour mill into overdrive.
In the trenches of eastern Ukraine, a vicious and deadly dance
New York Times: In some villages along the front, soldiers face off at close quarters.
Russian cyberattacks could have 'globally cascading effects'
Five Eyes warn nefarious cyber activity blamed on Putin's regime could intensify.
Exclusive: Future Ukrainian ambassador to visit next month
The man who will soon be Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand will arrive next month.
Who will pay to put Ukraine back together again?
Financial Times: Postwar reconstruction will hinge on reducing corruption.