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The Russian delegation will be headed by presidential aide Medinsky in negotiations.

It comes after US President Donald Trump said direct talks were needed.

The 267th pontiff has addressed turbulent current events head-on.

India-Pakistan ceasefire falters following explosions in Kashmir, and world leaders urge Russia to accept 30-day ceasefire proposal. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

He has warned if a ceasefire is not respected more sanctions will be imposed.

Biden's interview with the BBC came just over 100 days into Trump's presidency.

Backers of the $16.7 billion initiative plan to deploy thousands of satellites.

It coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.

Trump has urged Putin to 'stop shooting' and sign a peace deal in Ukraine.

It comes ahead of Luxon's visit to NZ troops.

Ukraine reported Russian drone attacks in Kherson despite the ceasefire.

Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner-of-war exchange, each returning 246 soldiers.

It intensifies a crackdown on press freedom and Kremlin critics.

The attack wounded nearly 120, including 15 children, Kyiv reported.

A Ukrainian teen was paid to firebomb an Ikea in Lithuania by Russian spies.

Air raid alerts were also issued for the Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.

Ukraine's President also spoke about joint efforts to ensure security for his country.

Zelenskyy and Putin both discussed alleged violations with US officials.

'All New Zealand accommodation businesses must start to resist the Trump and Musk regime.'

Ukraine's Zelensky said it's too early to tell if the agreements will work.

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Dominic Abelen, killed in 2022, will finally be laid to rest in Christchurch tomorrow.

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Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Vladimir Putin has signalled support for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, and overseas investors are welcomed on day two of the Infrastructure Investment Summit. Video / NZ Herald

Vladimir Putin has so far shown little sign that he is willing to agree to a ceasefire.

The 30-year-old was killed in action during a firefight in July 2022.

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Ukrainian drones smash into high-rise apartment blocks on the outskirts of Moscow.