Ukraine
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Russia has withdrawn its troops from the strategic Ukrainian town of Lyman, in a move seen as a significant setback for its campaign in the east.
Ukraine war: Moscow warned not to cross nuclear line after Russian threats
Voting in referendums in Ukraine aimed at annexing territory to Russia has entered a fourth day, after the United States warned of "catastrophic consequences" if Moscow used nuclear weapons to protect…
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.
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemns Russia, calls for ban on nuclear weapons in UN speech
Just days after the Kremlin threatened nuclear warfare, Jacinda Ardern has taken to the United Nations podium to condemn Russia and call for a complete ban on all nuclear weapons.
The prime minister… 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, West denounce Russian referendum plans for occupied regions
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc and its member states would not recognise the outcome of the referendums and would consider further measures against Russia if they went ahead.
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
Dr Jack Watling – Is the tide turning in Ukraine?
What happens now in Ukraine, with Russia seemingly on the back foot, and Ukraine being able to front-foot offensives using new weaponry from the West? Award winning analyst, Dr Jack Watling is our… Audio
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.
Ukraine war at 'turning point'
There is new hope in Ukraine after large swathes of territory occupied by Russian forces has been retaken. Since the start of the month Ukrainian troops have made major gains in the northeast as part… Audio
Ukraine calls for more Western arms after Russia pullback
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling on the West to speed up deliveries of weapons systems as Ukrainian troops move to consolidate control over a large swath of north-eastern territory…
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
Acclaimed historian Serhii Plokhy: the 6 biggest nuclear disasters
Serhii Plokhy is a professor of Ukrainian history at Harvard University and a leading authority on the Cold War and nuclear history. He's written a number of books on the subject, including Chernobyl… Audio
Life on front line in Ukraine heartbreaking and dangerous
A former New Zealand soldier on the front line in Ukraine says it's heartbreaking to watch children hide as bombs drop around them. The man, who RNZ has agreed not to name, was a close friend of… Audio
Extended Interview: Soldier in Ukraine speaks about life on the front line
A soldier in Ukraine spoke to RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook about what it is like fighting on the front line. Audio
