Ukraine

Vitalii Rybak is a journalist currently working in Ukraine but says if necessary he will take up arms to defend Ukraine against Russia. Audio

As the West cracks down on Russia with sanctions, the New Zealand government's called its ambassador for a please explain. And Te Pirimia Jacinda Ardern says travel bans and export controls are a… Video, Audio

The government has called the Russian Ambassador in, amid growing tensions in Ukraine. Western allies are cracking down on Moscow - and have been quick to impose sanctions.

But few believe it will… Audio

The French President Emmanuel Macron says he has secured an agreement in principle for a summit meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin.

But the White House says it will only take place provided… Audio

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

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

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

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

Professor David Marples says the Russian leadership has reached a point of no return in its conflict with Ukraine. Audio

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 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

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

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

Diplomatic efforts to cool mounting tensions in Ukraine have come to nothing, and New Zealand's being told this is one we can't afford to sit back and watch.  Audio

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