Russia
Russia's nuclear alert
President Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on special alert. But what does that mean? And what safeguards are built into Russia's command and control system? Pavel Podvig is a senior researcher… Audio
Ukraine update
Satellite images show a huge Russian military convoy stretching for more than 60-kilometres north of of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Fighting has intensified despite talks aimed at securing a… Audio
Ukraine envoy to US says Russia used a vacuum bomb in its invasion
Russia has been accused of attacking Ukranians with cluster bombs and vacuum bombs, weapons that have been condemned by a variety of international organisations.
Australian photojournalist describes Ukraine warzone
Bryce Wilson is an Australian photojournalist in Ukraine and describes to Bryan what he has witnessed the past few days. Audio
Ukraine update from CNN
The fifth day of war brought fierce resistance by Ukrainian forces and armed civilians who thwarted at least one attempt by Russian troops to advance into Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city. CNN's… Audio
Ukraine's military, politicians targeted in hacking campaign - Facebook owner
Meta Platforms says a hacking group used Facebook to target a handful of public figures in Ukraine, including prominent military officials, politicians and a journalist.
Government facing pressure to freeze assets of Russian oligarchs
The government is being urged to freeze the assets of Russian oligarchs to try to pressure them into opposing their government's invasion of Ukraine.
Govt urged to freeze assets of Russian oligarchs in NZ
Back home and the government's being urged to freeze the assets of Russian oligarchs to try to pressure them into withdrawing support for the Russian invasion.
A bill was voted down by the Labour… Audio
Russian rouble plunges after new sanctions over Ukraine invasion announced
The rouble has slumped by as much as 40 percent against the dollar, after Western nations announced new sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Fonterra suspends shipments to Russia
Dairy company Fonterra has suspended shipments of its products to Russia.
Ukraine: Day four post-invasion, Putin raises nuclear spectre
Western powers have condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's order to put nuclear forces on "special alert" - in response, he says, to NATO "aggression". The United States is calling it "totally… Audio
Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian new to politics when elected three years ago, has suddenly emerged as a convincing war leader.
Ukraine updates: Zelensky rejects Russian talks in Belarus
A Kremlin spokesperson says the Russian delegation has arrived in Belarus for talks with Uraknians. Meanwhile, Russians have attacked oil and gas facilities. See all the latest with RNZ's blog.
As tanks roll in and bombs fall, Ukrainians upload to social media
"While our partners load planes and cars with weapons for Ukraine, we are preparing our branded 'brotherly' gift for the Russian bastard," the Council said in a social media post.
West to cut some Russian banks off from Swift
The EU, US and their allies have agreed to cut off a number of Russian banks from the main international payment system, Swift.
Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea 'stewardship'
The Russian owner of Chelsea Football Club says he is "giving trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation the stewardship and care" of the club.
Ukraine: France seizes Russian ship over sanctions
France has intercepted and impounded a Russian-flagged cargo ship suspected of breaching sanctions imposed because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Professor Al Gillespie on the situation in Ukraine
The world is rightly horrified by the situation in Ukraine, but there's also the ongoing claim that the West has been partly to blame in this conflict. Waikato University's International Law Professor… Audio
Ukraine cross with Mike Eckel in Kyiv
Russian president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has drawn comparisons to Adolf Hitler and Saddam Hussain. Radio Free Europe's Mike Eckel joins the show from an undisclosed location in Kyiv for… Audio
Ukrainian forces resist Russian advance on capital Kyiv
Ukrainian forces are putting up "very determined resistance" to Russia's invasion, according to US defence officials, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy striking a defiant tone on the streets of the…
