The embattled leader made surprise visit to Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons.

But insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or other suspects and inquiry suspended.

Race on as “statistically today is the day when we’re going to stop finding people".

Millions of people affected; state of emergency declared in 10 provinces.

Belgium has also shown interest in participating in latest military aid.

The swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Elsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.

Blue-on-blue exchange came hours before off-duty NZDF soldier shot dead.

EU to unveil 10th package of sanctions on Feb 24, the anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Friends and volunteers gathered at Kyiv’s St Sophia’s Cathedral to say goodbye.

OPINION: Weighing the likely effect of adding Leopard 2 tanks to the conflict.

US troops provide real-time maintenance advice to Ukrainian troops on the battlefield.

Led by a rogue millionaire, the group has taken an increasingly visible role in attacks.

Warning comes amid tension, stalled diplomatic efforts as Tehran arms Russia in Ukraine.

Attacks came day after Germany and US said they would send powerful tanks to Ukraine.

It's the deadliest day of violence in years, and Hamas is threatening revenge.

With Ukraine conflict, looming spectre of nuclear war, Earth creeps closer to Armageddon.

Humanity has duty to protect the historical spot, says Unesco.

Western-designed tanks and unified move could be game changer, and increase Russian anger.

Hipkins gets set to talk business, some good news on the way at the checkout and Western countries ramp up their support for Ukraine in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Body found of NZ aid worker killed by artillery shell

Dame Sue and Professor Phil Bagshaw said their son's death "shall not be in vain" after he was killed in Ukraine. Video / George Heard

Shake-up "intended to calm Western partners" over aid and military support, analyst says.

Ukraine’s military budget has ballooned since Russia invaded in February.

Poland needs the consent of Germany to send them to a non-Nato country.

'Global tragedy': Russian official says West will be destroyed.

Lists of fighting-age men reportedly being drawn up, including those previously exempt.

The helicopter carrying top officials crashed in Kyiv, killing about a dozen people.

Germany refuses to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine after summit failed to bridge divides.