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Child among three killed in Russian strikes near Kyiv: military official
Moscow has significantly upped its attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months.
New Zealand imposes sanctions on 33 Russia-linked targets
Fresh measures focus on cyber actors and those abducting Ukrainian children.
Ukraine drone strikes reach 1300km inside Russia to take out oil refineries
Reports said drones hit the Yaroslavl oil refinery, one of the largest in Russia.
Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
All flights to Leipzig-Halle Airport were diverted for several hours.
Ukraine fails to shoot down a single missile as Russian attack rocks Kyiv
Russia has been exploiting Ukraine's lack of a missile-defence system.
Seven dead and dozens injured as Ukraine drone hits tourist beach resort
Footage showed what appeared to be a drone crashing into a busy beach at Arkhipo-Osipovk.
14 dead as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes in expanding conflict
Moscow and Kyiv show no signs of backing down after more than four years of war.
Three dead, 21 injured as woman tries to smuggle bomb into Moscow restaurant
Reports say the device was detonated remotely as a security guard stopped the woman.
Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 9, wound more than two dozen
More than 100 people were rescued from affected areas, officials said.
Russian missile strike kills at least four in Kyiv
Four Ukraine civilians are dead and at least a dozen injured after a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv. Video / AFP
Russian strikes kill at least 4 as Kyiv hit in ‘ballistic missile attack’
The attack comes as the US weighs up giving Ukraine Patriot missile technology.
US refiners see billions in profits from global fuel crunch
War with Iran and Ukrainian strikes have disrupted fuel exports.
Zelenskyy hails 'good' Trump talks on defence and diplomacy with Russia
The Ukraine leader was in the US for the talks and to attend Lindsey Graham's funeral.
Burnham meets Zelenskyy, pledges new 'Stone Cloak' for Ukrainian drones
The UK PM met the Ukrainian President at Portsmouth Naval Base on Monday.
UK and US warn Zelenskyy over corruption
Britain and the US urged Ukraine to continue Mykhailo Fedorov’s anti-corruption efforts.
'Power now trumps rules': What the Great Transition means for New Zealand
Fuel and key input prices have jumped since February as Middle East tension rises.
Fires rage near Moscow after Ukrainian drone strikes
Fires broke out at five sites, including a major industrial park near Moscow.
Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack of the war against Kyiv
Moscow launched 41 missiles and 125 attack drones, according to the Ukrainian air force.
Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses kill eight workers and leave 90 injured
Kyiv has shifted focus from attacking oil refineries to online retail warehouses.
Russian pensioners dying in queues for fuel as Ukraine hits oil refineries
Many have had to sleep overnight, bumper to bumper, for meagre petrol rations.
Bitter row splits Ukraine’s military after Zelenskyy fires defence chief
Ukrainians protested in the streets after learning the popular defence chief was replaced.
Allies bolster Ukraine air defences with jets and multi-national force plan
The Coalition of the Willing, comprising 37 nations, have concluded a summit in Paris.
Cause of US senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death revealed
He passed away hours after returning from a trip to Kyiv.
Diesel prices may rise as Russia supply crunch bites
The AA warns diesel costs may rise after Russia banned exports amid global supply strains.
Trump says Ukraine can make Patriot missiles
Russia’s latest attacks killed 10 people, including three in Kyiv.
Twenty-four dead and scores injured as Russia targets Kyiv ahead of Nato summit
The attack came days after a Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the capital.
Ukraine hits St Petersburg and says Russian seizure of key town is a ‘lie’
An Army spokesman said the strategic city of Kostyantynivka was under Ukraine's control.
'My little brother': How a 22-year-old Kiwi was killed fighting for Ukraine on the front line
Sam Haines, 22, was killed while fighting alongside Ukrainian Special Forces.
A son’s harrowing secret
How a North Shore 22-year-old with zero combat or military experience died fighting for Ukraine.