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'The most massive aerial attack': Russia launches huge air assault on Ukraine
At least 30 civilians are killed in seemingly one of the war's biggest aerial attacks.
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'Why is your reality at odds with ours?': Putin faces critique on live TV
Text attacks on Putin appeared during an annual phone-in on Russian media.
'Fight for freedom': EU opens membership negotiations with Ukraine
But Hungary's PM Viktor Orban remains steadfastly opposed.
Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounds 53 people
Russia has been stockpiling its air-launched cruise missiles from its heavy bomber fleet.
'It's a fight for freedom': Zelenskyy pleads his cause for more US aid
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told leaders in the US he can win against Russia if they help.
War machine: The morally complicated role of the US in funding Israel and Ukraine
The US has played a key role in both wars.
Ukraine insists it sees no sign of Nato war fatigue
More than 650 days into the war, fighting between Russia and Ukraine has bogged down.
Ukraine spy chief's wife ‘poisoned in assassination attempt’
The substances in the target were 'in no way used in everyday life and military affairs.'
Russia claims it downed dozens of drones headed for Moscow
Russian authorities say Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones.
Russia launches its largest drone attack since the start of invasion
Russia launched 75 Iranian-made Shahed drones against Ukraine.
Queen Camilla condemns abuse of female journalists
The royal hailed women as among the ‘bravest reporters of all’.
Father of Kiwi Andrew Bagshaw killed in Ukraine reflects on ‘the worst year of our lives’
“He just said to us one day, ‘this is immoral’, and booked his air tickets.”
Minister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe Biden
Damien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.
'Not on the agenda': Ukrainians fear war fatigue as world’s attention is on Gaza
Money continued to come in steadily - then the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7.
Russian military reports successful intercontinental ballistic missile test launch
The report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West.
'Terror and murder': Russian rocket strike kills six in Ukraine port
Ukrainian officials say six people have died in a missile strike on a mail depot.
Biden says support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital', will ask Congress for billions
His speech comes the day after his high-stakes trip to Israel.
US claims North Korea delivered weapons to Russia
Speculation about a possible North Korean plan to refill Russia’s munition stores flares.
Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension
'We do not punish or sanction athletes for the acts of their officials or government.'
Satellite photos fuel increasing fears of North Korean arms supply to Russia
Recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the border.
Kiwi businessman dodges missiles in ‘surreal’ return to Ukraine
From the dentist to the air raid shelter, "you never know what's going to kill you".
What are Russia’s deadliest missile attacks on Ukraine?
The Kremlin often claims its missiles are aimed at military assets or blames Ukraine.
Faulty hand grenade blamed for Prigozhin’s plane crash
Putin has hinted Prigozhin's plane was brought down by an accidental grenade explosion.
Putin says Russia could revoke nuclear test-ban treaty
He also announced the successful testing of a nuclear-powered cruise missile.
‘For the first time in my life, I have a father’: Two Ukrainian war filmmakers now call NZ home
“It is a story of people who finally find each other 17,000 kilometres from home."
Ukraine targets key Crimean city a day after striking Black Sea Fleet HQ
Ukraine launched another missile attack on Sevastopol, on the Crimean Peninsula.
'They are winning': Zelenskyy delivers upbeat war message, Republican support softens
The Ukrainian President received a quieter reception than the welcome he got last year.
Russian drone attack on western Ukraine kills 1
Russia has launched a massive drone attack on the western city of Lviv.
'Defend Ukraine': Biden implores UN world leaders to stand up to Russia
Biden says the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
First grain ships arrive at Ukraine port despite Russia threats
Two cargo ships arrived in one of Ukraine’s ports using a temporary Black Sea corridor.