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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of attacks on civilians during truce
Despite a lull in air raids, both sides reported multiple strikes and casualties.
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The attack began overnight and lasted into the afternoon.
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Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia ends
The 32-hour ceasefire brought only relative calm along the front.
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The sanctioned tanker the Universal was banned from British waters in September.
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Strong or weak? How Trump picks his battles
New York Times: US leader consistently makes allowances for countries he sees as strong.
Music, War and Stolen Children: Ukrainian-Canadian group 'Daughters of Donbas' perform in Auckland
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Russia committed ‘crimes against humanity’ in deporting Ukrainian children: UN inquiry
Russia is accused of fabricating evidence and denying fair trials in Ukraine.
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Rising petrol prices started to flow through to the pump at the weekend.
Russian strikes kill 12 across Ukraine
Russia's overnight barrage used 29 missiles and 480 drones across Ukraine.
US strikes with Iran-style suicide drones and black-painted missiles
The Lucas kamikaze drone is modelled on the Iranian Shahed 136, used by Russia in Ukraine.
Ukrainian women tell their stories of sexual violence by Russian soldiers
New York Times: Ukrainian women break silence on rape and torture by Russian troops.
Zelenskyy says next Russia meeting soon as Geneva talks end
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UK sanctions NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oil
It comes after revelations that the firm had insured 'shadow fleet' vessels.
Russia-Ukraine War: Kremlin struggling to recruit enough replacement soldiers
After four years of conflict, 87% of Moscow’s losses have come from drone strikes.
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How New Zealand is helping war-torn Ukraine chase Olympic rugby dream
Two Ukraine rugby coaches treasured an experience of a lifetime in New Zealand recently.