Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
Elsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.
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Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine: New details emerge as foreign unit’s 'luck ran out'
Blue-on-blue exchange came hours before off-duty NZDF soldier shot dead.
EU prepares more sanctions against Russia for first anniversary of war in Ukraine
EU to unveil 10th package of sanctions on Feb 24, the anniversary of Russia's invasion.
US to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fear
It comes after the US opened an embassy in Solomon Islands also to counter China.
Russia hits more civilian targets, EU officials visit Kyiv
5 dead in more strikes in Kramatorsk after apartment building attack killed 3, wounded 21.
Friends mourn Kiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw who was killed in Ukraine
Friends and volunteers gathered at Kyiv’s St Sophia’s Cathedral to say goodbye.
Will Western tanks give Ukraine the victory?
OPINION: Weighing the likely effect of adding Leopard 2 tanks to the conflict.
How to fix a Howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops
US troops provide real-time maintenance advice to Ukrainian troops on the battlefield.
Wagner Group’s brutality in Ukraine invasion puts it in spotlight
Led by a rogue millionaire, the group has taken an increasingly visible role in attacks.
UN warns Iran can fuel ‘several’ atom bombs
Warning comes amid tension, stalled diplomatic efforts as Tehran arms Russia in Ukraine.
Deadly wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine
Attacks came day after Germany and US said they would send powerful tanks to Ukraine.
Israeli troops kill 10 Palestinians in West Bank violence - deadliest day in years
It's the deadliest day of violence in years, and Hamas is threatening revenge.
Ukraine war, nuclear threat puts 'Doomsday Clock' to 90 seconds to midnight
With Ukraine conflict, looming spectre of nuclear war, Earth creeps closer to Armageddon.
This entire city is now on Unesco's endangered list
Humanity has duty to protect the historical spot, says Unesco.
European court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible - Flight MH17 included
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, 2 Kiwis were among dead.
Secret nuke crisis: World was moments from nuclear war
Ex-high-ranking US official reveals near catastrophic escalation.
US, Germany sending battle tanks to back Ukraine war effort
Western-designed tanks and unified move could be game changer, and increase Russian anger.
Hipkins' first day on the job, fruit & veg price drop & tanks sent into Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 January, 2023
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
'His death shall not be in vain'; Parents addressing son’s death in Ukraine accuse Russia of genocide
Body found of NZ aid worker killed by artillery shell
Focus Live: Family speak to media after son's body found in Ukraine
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
Officials sacked amid Ukraine corruption scandal
Shake-up "intended to calm Western partners" over aid and military support, analyst says.
NZ sanctions heavily drain Russian vodka imports
National wants law to avoid NZ becoming 'safe haven' for dodgy money.
Corruption probe begins in Ukraine’s defence ministry
Ukraine’s military budget has ballooned since Russia invaded in February.
Poland pushes for more tanks for Kyiv, will seek German consent
Poland needs the consent of Germany to send them to a non-Nato country.
Russian official threatens West for arming Ukraine
'Global tragedy': Russian official says West will be destroyed.
Putin mulls new mobilisation of half a million conscripts
Lists of fighting-age men reportedly being drawn up, including those previously exempt.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy honours helicopter crash victims
The helicopter carrying top officials crashed in Kyiv, killing about a dozen people.
Germany refuses request to send tanks to Ukraine
Germany refuses to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine after summit failed to bridge divides.
Ex-Bosnian Serb commander given 15 years for war crimes
100,000 people were killed and 2 million driven from their homes in the Bosnian war.
Rebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?
What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?
New Russian weapon may trigger radioactive 'tsunami'
Submarine drone with unlimited range is one of Putin’s six so-called 'super weapons'.
Kyiv helicopter crash kills 14, including top officials
Volodymyr Zelenskyy describes the crash as 'a terrible tragedy' on a 'black morning'.
Russia-Ukraine war: US and Ukraine’s top military chiefs meet in person for first time
This comes at a critical time as Russia’s war with Ukraine nears the one-year mark.
'The plan has failed': Putin’s secret weapon has fizzled
It was Russian President Vladimir Putin’s big plan to punish Europe. It's been a fizzer.