US lifts weapons ban on controversial Ukrainian military unit
The Azov Brigade was initially banned from having US weapons due to neo-nazi ideology.
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Biden gives Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with US weapons
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Optimistic about the war in Ukraine, Putin unleashes a purge at home
New York Times: Some military leaders have been sacked and others charged with corruption.
Nato nations plan ‘drone wall’ to protect from Russian aggression
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New York Times: Russia's bombardment brings memories of Nazi Germany in WWII.
Kiwi charity secures fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine frontline
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NZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine war
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Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from some parts of the country’s northeast.
Russian assault opens new front in Ukraine
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‘I’m the last one standing’: Ukraine’s hipsters prepare for war
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Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officials
The Kremlin reacted angrily to comments about the Ukraine war.
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Russia puts Zelenskyy on its wanted list
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First British royal visits war-stricken Ukraine
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Western banks in Russia paid $1.4 billion in taxes to Kremlin last year
Financial Times: A fourfold increase on prewar levels for lenders still in Russia.
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian areas
The country has been forced to ration weapons and is facing increasing Russian attacks.
Kremlin warns of Ukraine's 'ruin' after new aid package approved
Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed a desperately needed aid package.
US House passes billions in aid for war-torn allies and others
US House approves a $US61b foreign aid package for Ukraine.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying to aid Zelenskyy assassination
Pole accused of being prepared to pass airport security information to Russian agents.
Kiwi Ukrainians send 200 wheelchairs and 10 beds to war hospitals
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Pressure mounts on US lawmakers to approve new aid for Israel
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Massive attack destroys one of Ukraine’s largest power plants
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