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Ukranian rebels mobilise as fighting escalates
The breakaway territories go on a war footing amid fears Russia will use them as a pretext to invade.
UK: Prince Andrew settles, Britain's role in Ukraine crisis, Boris in the balance
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about Prince Andrew's decision to settle the lawsuit brought against him by Virginia Guiffre - is that really the end of the matter? The UK is seeking… Audio
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is dominating the political landscape in the US right now. Kelsey says when the US President recently spoke with with his Russian counterpart they did not seem… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
The West tries new information tactics in confrontation with Russia. The US and the UK have been at the forefront of unprecedented efforts in recent weeks to quickly disclose intelligence reports… Audio
Olaf Scholz visits Kyiv, Moscow
On Tuesday, German chancellor Olaf Scholz will be in Kyiv and Moscow to try and find a way out of this crisis.
The German chancellor is being strongly criticised for his stance on the Ukraine - and… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the Weekend Panel this morning are commentator Josie Pagani and PR consultant Chris Wikaira. They discuss the ongoing protests at Parliament grounds, people avoiding contact tracing, and… Audio
Ukraine tensions: Russia invasion could begin any day, US warns
Countries including the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Latvia, Japan and South Korea have urged their nationals to leave Ukraine.
Prof David Marples: Russia has reached point of no return
Professor David Marples says the Russian leadership has reached a point of no return in its conflict with Ukraine. Audio
Andriy Dubchak: reporting from the frontlines of Ukraine
Andriy Dubchak is the founder and CEO of Donbas Frontliner, a independent media outlet based in Ukraine and reporting on the escalating military tensions with Russia. Dubchak is usually based in Kyiv… Audio
Foreign Affairs Minister discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has told Checkpoint the militarisation of the border between Russia and Ukraine is "very concerning" and NZ is working with international partners to call for a… Video, Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Amid warnings that a Russian invasion of Ukraine may now only be a matter of time, newly deployed U.S troops are arriving in Europe as Russia bolsters its own forces. Ron also talks to Kathryn about… Audio
China joins Russia in opposing NATO expansion
China has joined Russia in opposing further NATO expansion as the two countries move closer together in the face of Western pressure.
More Tory MPs seek to oust Johnson, UK holds talks with Russia
UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to talk about Boris Johnson's sticky week - with the release of the Sue Gray report into parties at No. 10 and more of his Tory colleagues joining in no… Audio
Ukraine Russia crisis: where to from here?
The Russia - Ukraine crisis deepens by the day. 100,000 Russian troops, tanks and artillery have massed on Ukraine's borders in recent weeks, prompting fears of an invasion - despite repeated Russian… Audio
Geoffrey Miller: How should NZ respond to the Ukraine-Russia crisis?
Opinion - New Zealand's position amidst tensions between Russia, Ukraine and the West is examined by international analyst Geoffrey Miller.
Ukraine: UK weighs up bigger troop offer amid Russia border crisis
The UK is considering offering to double its number of troops deployed in Eastern Europe.
Market analyst: 'NTFs are complete folly'
Last year saw the meteoric rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a form of digital provenance. However, senior market analyst at Oanda, Jeffrey Halley, says NFTs are reaching peak hype, and their… Audio
Ukraine's president urges West not to create panic
The country's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, says warnings of an imminent invasion are putting Ukraine's economy at risk.
Ukrainians in NZ call for govt to put political pressure on Russia
Ukrainians in New Zealand are very concerned about the escalation of tension between their home country and Russia, and want the New Zealand government to do more to help.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
All eyes are on Russia and Ukraine and whether the US should impose sanctions on Russia for raising tensions and threatening, or wait for them to invade. Ron says it comes down to how much economic… Audio
