War
Ukrainian forces fighting inside Russia are almost surrounded
Thousands of Ukrainian troops who stormed into Russia's Kursk region last summer in a shock incursion are nearly surrounded by Russian forces there.
Zelensky's approval rating rises after Trump spat
The Ukrainian president's approval rating at home has risen by 10 percentage points since his White House spat with Donald Trump
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions until Ukraine peace agreed
US President Donald Trump raised the prospect of imposing large-scale US sanctions on Russia, days after pausing aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine, calling on both countries to negotiate a peace…
Hamas says Trump's 'DEAD' threat to Gaza undermines ceasefire
Hamas said Trump's threats risk ending the fragile ceasefire, after the US president warned that unless hostages were freed, the people of Gaza would be "DEAD".
US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, adding pressure for peace deal
The suspension followed a halt this week to US military aid to Kyiv.
Trump lashes out at Zelensky again, says he 'doesn't want there to be peace'
The US president responded angrily to a report quoting Zelensky as saying the end of the war is "very, very far away".
Ukraine president ready to accept US minerals deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the United States for its support and says he's ready to agree a minerals deal with the US. BBC Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Alexa… Audio
Trump is not putting America first - he is hastening its decline
Has any nation squandered its diplomatic capital and supplicated itself before its far weaker enemies as rapidly and brazenly as Donald Trump's America? Video
Ukraine's ambassador to NZ confident security deal can still be reached
He told Morning Report that as a Ukrainian, he had his own emotions about the exchange - but as a diplomat, he had to look to what was next. Audio
King meets Zelensky as world leaders gather to back Ukraine
Urgent talks with Trump, Zelensky and Macron have cemented the idea a "coalition of the willing" in Europe needs to quickly come up with a peace plan, Keir Starmer says. Audio
Israel blocks aid into Gaza as ceasefire standoff escalates
Hamas wants Israel to move to second phase of ceasefire, but Israel says hostages must be released for the ceasefire to continue.
Ukraine ambassador to NZ on Trump-Zelensky press conference
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand is calling the fiery Trump-Zelensky press conference on Friday a "big shock" and is warning Ukraine won't survive without US support. Ambassador Vasyl… Audio
Tense exchange held between Trump, Vance and Zelensky
An incredible exchange between Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance took place in the White House's Oval Office. Washington Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Ukrainian president meets with European leaders
The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with European leaders at a summit in London - for security talks. Europe correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Something has to change': US says Ukraine needs leader who will give up territory
A top White House official alleges Zelensky has "personal motivations".
European leaders meet to discuss path to peace in Ukraine - Russia war
European leaders have met to discuss a path to peace in the war between Ukraine and Russia. BBC Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
"We need a solution soon" - diaspora on the conflict in DRC
Over 7000 people have been killed since January this year in the conflict that's ongoing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kadambari Raghukumar talks about the impact of the war with Congolese with… Audio
Ukraine 'cannot survive' without ongoing US support, ambassador says
The Oval Office showdown between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a "big shock", he says.
Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of NZ$7.1b in military aid to Israel
The Trump administration "will continue to use all available tools to fulfil America's long-standing commitment to Israel's security", the US Secretary of State says.
Kiwi Ukrainian watches Trump, Zelensky shouting match in horror
Olga Dubnytska believes the US President and Vice-President took advantage of the language barrier by "rudely interrupting" and "humiliating" Ukraine's President.
