Conflict
Rebel Russian mercenaries will turn back to avoid bloodshed, leader says
Mutinous Russian mercenary fighters who surged most of the way to Moscow have agreed to turn back to avoid bloodshed
World watches as mercenary army turns on Putin
Rebel Wagner forces appear to be halfway to Moscow from the city of Rostov, which they claim to control, with reports that Russian army helicopters are firing upon the rebel forces.
What you need to know: Russian internal conflict begins to boil over
A fuse appears to have been lit between Russia's leadership and the outspoken Wagner mercenary leader, with mercenaries entering a Russian city. RNZ's Jeremy Rees looks at what we know so far.
Russia's Putin lectures African leaders seeking to mediate in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin interrupted opening remarks by African leaders seeking to mediate in the Ukraine conflict to deliver a list of reasons why he believed many of their proposals were misguided.
Putin confirms first nuclear weapons moved to Belarus
Russia has already stationed a first batch of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Vladimir Putin says.
African leaders travel to Ukraine, Russia in bid for peace
But the visit comes just as Kyiv is launching its much-vaunted counter-offensive.
Ukraine reports advances in early stages of counter-attack
Ukraine's military says it has regained control of over 100 square kilometres of territory in a counter-offensive against Russian forces and Kyiv added Ukraine's forces had advanced on key sectors of…
Ukraine counter-offensive actions have begun, Zelensky says
Zelensky's comments come after an escalation of fighting in the south and east of Ukraine and speculation about progress of the widely anticipated push.
Ukraine reports 'heavy combat' after Putin says offensive has begun
Moscow and Kyiv both reported heavy fighting in Ukraine on Friday, with bloggers describing the first sightings of German and US armour.
Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region
A senior Ukrainian defence official said the enemy was in "active defence".
Increasing talk of 'war' in Russia worrying sign of escalation
For more than 15 months Russia has been fighting a war in Ukraine that the Kremlin refused to call a war - but that is changing: President Vladimir Putin is using the word "war" more often.
Residents trapped as dam's destruction wreaks havoc in Ukraine's war zone
Floodwaters in southern Ukraine are expected to crest on Thursday, with tens of thousands of civilians fleeing in peril from the destruction of a vast dam that both sides called an act of wartime…
Destruction of Ukraine dam a war crime - expert
An expert in international law says the destruction of the huge dam in the Russian-controlled area of southern Ukraine amounts to war crimes.
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Dam in Kherson partially destroyed, flooding southern Ukraine war zone
A vast Soviet-era dam in the Russian controlled part of southern Ukraine has been blown up, unleashing a flood of water across the war zone, with both Ukrainian and Russian forces blaming each other.
Claims and retorts over Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia
Has it started or not? Tonight claims and counter claims about the much anticipated counter offensive in Ukraine.
The Russians claim to have repelled attacks on two fronts by the Ukraine military.
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Pro-Ukraine group of Russian partisans plans to give prisoners to Kyiv
A pro-Ukraine group of Russian partisans said it had captured several soldiers during a cross-border raid into southern Russia and would hand them over to Ukrainian authorities.
Three Israeli soldiers killed near Egypt border
Three Israeli soldiers have been killed by an Egyptian security officer in exchanges of fire on the Israeli side of the border.
Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro
Twenty people have been injured - and it is feared that others are trapped - after an alleged Russian strike in Ukraine's central city of Dnipro.
The war in Ukraine is escalating - and NZ won't escape the consequences
Opinion - Russia's war with Ukraine is now at a critical turning point. The relentless missile and drone strikes on the capital Kyiv may look like a sign of strength, but appearances can be deceiving.
North Korean spy satellite launch ends in failure
The rocket's second stage malfunctioned, sending the booster and payload plunging into the sea.