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Viktor Mikhalev is transforming weapons from the frontline into poignant symbols.
Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports
Media reports claim pro-Ukraine group sabotaged fuel supply.
UK govt admits tough new plan to stop Channel migrants 'pushes law'
“If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed,” govt says.
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The Prime Minister says there are processes New Zealand has to follow.
Russian invasion: Nanaia Mahuta declines desperate Ukraine grain harvest plea
Documents obtained by Herald show how $11m NZ machines could’ve helped save food stocks.
Germany warns of ‘consequences’ if China sends arms to Russia
Olaf Scholz has threatened to crack down on China if they send weapons and aid to Russia.
Falklands are British, UK says as Argentina pulls out of agreement, seeks new talks
The longstanding dispute over the South Atlantic territory sparked a 1982 war.
Civilians flee embattled Bakhmut as Ukrainian pullout looms
Analysts say it seems preparations are under way for Ukrainian withdrawal from key city.
US sending bridge-launchers to Ukraine in latest military aid package
The portable systems are part of a new US$400 million military aid package for Ukraine.
Belarus jails Nobel Peace Price winner for 10 years
Ales Bialiatski and 3 colleagues jailed in crackdown on dissent by Russian ally Belarus.
US, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasion
US Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.
Putin claims Ukraine troops storm across border into Russia
But Ukraine says Moscow is being provocative and staging a "false flag" attack.
China, Belarus presidents call for Ukraine ceasefire, talks
Presidents urge a ceasefire to bring about a political settlement to Ukraine conflict.
Editorial: Leadership in an emergency
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Ukraine residents cling on as troops repel new front at Vuhledar
Frontline between Ukrainian and Russian forces stretches over hundreds of kilometres.
China issues peace plan; Zelensky says he’ll await details
China is calling for a ceasefire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Russia-Ukraine war, a year on: Children’s horrifying ‘new normal’ - and how NZ Herald donors have helped
Herald readers donated $1.9m for Ukraine last year — here's the impact of your donation.
Editorial: Searching for an endgame, a year on from Russia’s invasion
OPINION: Our editorial on resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
Focus: Ukraine's children of war
One year ago Russia invaded Ukraine, exposing thousands of innocent children to the brutal reality of war. As the conflict continues, World Vision is helping local charities provide mental and emotional support to the children living through this. Video / NZ Herald / World Vision
Drone footage shows scale of Bakhmut’s destruction in Ukraine
On the anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion, footage shows Bakhmut now a ghost town.
Opinion: Why Ukraine conflict means even more to NZ today
OPINION: One year since the Russian invasion should give us pause to reflect.
Watch: Drone video shows scale of Bakhmut destruction
Drone footage of Bakhmut showed how the longest battle of the year-long Russian invasion had turned the city in eastern Ukraine into a ghost town. Video / AP
Govt announces further Russia sanctions on anniversary of invasion
NZ has sanctioned 1000+ individuals, 300 entities, taken trade measures against Russia.
Ukraine's year of 'pain, filth, blood, death' - and nation building
A year ago, February 24, 2022, Russia launched its bloody war against Ukraine.
Putin ally and ex-KGB spy found dead in mysterious circumstances
Viatcheslav Rovneiko, 59, was found unconscious and could not be saved by doctors.
'More blood yet to be shed': Kiwi war journalist on how Ukraine war could end
Kiwi journalist Tom Mutch has been reporting on the conflict since the beginning.
A timeline of the Ukraine war
On February 24th 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into the neighbouring nation of Ukraine, starting a war that is still raging one year later. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP
Russia denies plans to test new missile off South Africa
Protesters criticised South Africa's hosting of a Russian warship.
10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raid
Rare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.
Josep Borrell: One year of war against Ukraine
OPINION: EU security representative exhorts NZ to continue support and sanctions.
'Attempt to destroy Wagner': Owner accuses Russian military chiefs of 'treason'
Yevgeny Prigozhin, owner of shadowy Wagner Group, has laid into Russian military chiefs.
Biden in Poland says US, allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’
Biden has addressed a cheering crowd of Polish citizens and Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw.
