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UN works to expand, extend Ukraine Black Sea grain export deal
The UN Secretary-General and his team are working to expand and extend for a year a UN-brokered deal allowing Ukrainian Black Sea grain exports, which could expire in late November.
If Vladimir Putin goes, who's next?
As Vladimir Putin's disastrous war in Ukraine stretches into an eighth month, observers are openly speculating about who could replace him if his position becomes untenable.
Ukraine war: Russian troops forced out of Lyman
Russia has withdrawn its troops from the strategic Ukrainian town of Lyman, in a move seen as a significant setback for its campaign in the east.
EU ramps up pipeline security after mystery attacks
The European Union, United States and NATO say the Nord Stream pipeline leaks appear to have been caused by sabotage.
Andrew Roth: "the most dangerous moment in Putin's 22 years in power"
The political temperature in Russia is rising after President Putin's mobilisation decree. Last week, he announced that 300,000 reservists would be called up to boost Russia's war in Ukraine. Media… Audio
Soldiers go door-to-door for votes in Ukraine 'referendums'
Ukrainians have reported armed soldiers going door-to-door in occupied parts of the country to collect votes for self-styled "referendums" on joining Russia.
Live from Moscow: updates as Russians attempt to flee the count
Thousands of men across Russia have been picked up from cities and towns across the country and drafted into the army. Russian president Vladimir Putin wants to bring in another 300 thousand civilians… Video, Audio
Ardern pours cold water on prospect of expelling Russian ambassador
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has downplayed the likelihood of the Russian ambassador being expelled. Audio
UK correspondent Matthew Parris
The UK PM has described 2022 as the year of "freedom fighting back". She says Russia needs to leave Ukraine and she is calling for the Kremlin to pay reparations. Liz Truss has also left no doubt… Audio
Putin orders mobilisation of reservists - ratchets up
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the partial mobilisation of reservists in Russia.This means 300-thousand military reservists, mostly young men, will be called up to bolster Russia's… Audio
Putin mobilises more troops for Ukraine, says West wants to destroy Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial military mobilisation, as Russian forces battle a Ukrainian counter-offensive that has regained some occupied territory.
Ukraine war: Russian pop megastar Alla Pugacheva condemns conflict
One of Russia's most popular singers has called on Russian authorities to declare her a "foreign agent", in solidarity with her strongly anti-war husband Maxim Galkin.
Ukraine war: Power back on at huge nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine's huge Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been reconnected to its power supply two weeks after it went down, the UN's nuclear watchdog (IAEA) says
Ukraine war: Mass exhumations at Izyum forest graves site
A mass exhumation is under way and the earth is giving up its secrets in a forest on the edge of the Ukrainian town of Izyum that has just been recaptured from Russian forces.
Zelensky claims several unnamed settlements taken from Russian military
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has "good news", claiming the recapture of several settlements from Russia.
North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, US reports say
Russia has been forced to buy military hardware from North Korea as sanctions squeeze Moscow's ability to supply its military, US media have reported.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
The latest from Europe from our correspondent Seamus Kearney. Amid mounting concern in Europe about Russian gas cuts, Germany has announced a major energy relief package to tackle rising inflation and… Audio
New Zealander in Ukraine certain slain soldier Dominic Abelen's body in Russian hands
A former New Zealand soldier now fighting on Ukraine's front line is certain the body of New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen is in Russian hands.
The man, who RNZ has agreed not to name, was a close… Audio
German power prices skyrocket as Russia shuts gas pipeline
Russia is shutting down gas supplies from a major pipeline to Europe for the next three days.
A Kremlin spokesman blamed Western sanctions against Russia, which he claimed prevented normal repair… Audio
Gorbachev 'holds an important place' in world history - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has joined other world leaders in paying tribute to the late Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union.
