Plane crash images spark speculation it was ‘accidentally shot down’
Russian military bloggers suggest the plane could have been mistaken for Ukranian drone.
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Kazan drone attack embarrasses Russia, targets shift to civilians.
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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.
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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.'
Trump named Time's Person of the Year
The award is in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.
'Lol': Kiwi 'mercenary' hits back after Russia sentences him to 14 years' jail
Kiwi says he 'breaks Russian soldiers and machines' in fight to free Ukraine.
US disburses $34 billion Ukraine loan backed by profits from Russian assets
US says funds paid for by the windfall proceeds from Russia’s immobilised assets.
Trump urges immediate ceasefire in Ukraine amid aid reduction talk
Zelenskyy seeks 'enduring' peace with Russia as Trump hints at reduced US aid.
Zelenskyy faces pressure to lower draft age amid war losses
President faces pressure as US warns of critical personnel shortages.
Donald Trump says he will not remove Jay Powell from Fed before term ends
Financial Times: President-elect also won’t rule out higher inflation from his tariffs.
Russia tests hypersonic Zircon missile in Mediterranean drills
Russia's Tartus base may be at risk as rebels capture Aleppo in Syria.
Zelenskyy presses for more weapons as German chancellor visits amid peace talks
Ukraine faces intensified drone attacks; Scholz condemns Russia's energy strikes.
Zelenskyy demands Nato guarantees and weapons before talks with Russia
Zelenskyy warns a weak position could allow Putin to reclaim territory in future talks.
The many lovers – and love children – of Vladimir Putin
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Zelenskyy willing to give up Ukrainian territory to Russia for peace
President says Ukraine could cede land temporarily for protection of a 'Nato umbrella'.
Putin threatens to strike Kyiv with new hypersonic missile
Threat comes after massive attacks on Ukraine's energy grid.
'We will continue': Putin vows to shoot more Oreshnik missiles at Ukraine
Russia has already fired the new-generation missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
Half the size of London in a month: Russia’s quickest advance since start of war
Putin orders forces to intensify attacks ahead of possible peace talks with Donald Trump.
Putin claims 'Oreshnik' missile test justified by Ukraine's long-range strikes
Fragments of the Oreshnik ballistic missile have been found in Ukraine after strikes.
UK ‘now directly involved’ in Ukraine war: Russian envoy
Ukraine this week fired the Storm Shadow weapons into Russia for the first time.
Russia used 'experimental' missile in Ukraine strike, says US official
Ukraine accused Russia of using a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile.
Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time: Kyiv
The Kremlin refuses to comment on Ukrainian allegations.
Russia threatens to strike Kyiv with ‘massive’ new missile
Ukrainians urged to shelter as false alerts and RS-26 missile threat cause panic.
'They want escalation': Putin signals readiness to start nuclear war
Leader signs a doctrine that lowers the threshold for the use of atomic weapons.
US embassy in Kyiv closes over fears of ‘significant air attack’
Ukraine this week fired longer-range US missiles at Russian territory for the first time.
Ukraine war escalation unsettles markets, European stocks fall
Financial Times: US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assets.
'New phase': Russia's threat after Ukraine fires first US long-range missiles
Putin signed a decree that enables nuclear weapon use against non-nuclear states.
‘Global order could disintegrate’: Fears over Trump's plans for Ukraine peace talks as war hits 1000 day mark
The war in Ukraine has been called the deadliest and largest in Europe since WWII.
Tensions high as US accused of 'fuelling' war in Ukraine
The Kremlin has hit out at the US for allowing long-range weapons.
Opinion: After 1000 days of war, Ukraine needs NZ to share our belief in victory – ambassador
OPINION: If Ukraine had been a Nato member 1000 days ago, it would not be at war.