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Atheltics drops one Russian ban, keeps another
World Athletics has voted to end its eight-year ban of the Russian Athletics Federation but athlete will remain excluded because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Belarusian tennis player faced 'hate'
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka says she has faced "hate" in the locker room over her country's role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
'Complacency' on nuclear plant overrun by Russian forces - UN
Warfare around Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant has prompted warnings of possible disaster - but workers say the scenes inside are just as alarming.
Europe: Putin tries to reframe Ukraine war, dozens drown off Italy
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about how Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to recast the war in Ukraine as a battle for Russia's survival, and just days after Italy… Audio
Professor Al Gillespie: Ukraine and the world one year on
As the West remains resolute in its opposition to the invasion of Ukraine, many are wondering where Russia might look for support. Al Gillespie is a Professor of Law, specialising in international law… Audio
Norman Hermant: Russia, Putin and the war one year on
Vladimir Putin's plans for a swift victory a year ago failed spectacularly. But now, Russia's president appears to be preparing for round two. We gauge the mood inside Russia with former ABC Moscow… Audio
Russia's invasion of Ukraine - one year on
BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse, based in Kyiv, speaks with Susie Ferguson on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron talks to Susie about President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine, the US focus on China's surveillance and Russia's push in Ukraine, and the declining health of US former President Jimmy Carter who is… Audio
Andrey Kurkov: One year on from the invasion of Ukraine
The solidarity Ukrainians are showing each other in the wake of Russia's attack has made for a kinder society, says Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov. Audio
IOC urges Ukraine to drop boycott threat
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics.
Why did Putin go to war?
As the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, one question still puzzles many people. Why did Vladimir Putin, considered a masterful and calculating, if ruthless, leader… Audio
The Week in Detail: Floods, eggs, and Carmel Sepuloni
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Floods, eggs, and Carmel Sepuloni
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioUkraine expecting escalation on first anniversary of Russian invasion
Moscow has amassed thousands of troops and could "try something", Ukraine's defence minister says.
Russian oligarch's ties to NZ posed risk to sanctions - police
Alexander Abramov was considered a threat to the integrity of sanctions against his business partner Roman Abramovich, a police intelligence report shows.
Uproar in Serbia over Wagner recruiting for Russia
A Russian news video showing Serbians being trained to fight in Ukraine prompts fury in Belgrade.
Plea for more support for Ukrainians in NZ: 'Most don't have a home to go back to'
A Ukrainian community advocate is urging the government to give people who have fled the conflict more support and certainty about their future in this country.
Journalist who met volunteers before disappearance in Ukraine
The search continues for a New Zealander reported missing while working in Ukraine.
Andrew Bagshaw had been volunteering to evacuate people and animals from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
A British… Audio
Friend's fears for NZer missing in Ukraine
The search continues for the son of two prominent New Zealand doctors who has been reported missing while volunteering in Ukraine.
Andrew Bagshaw, son of Christchurch doctors Philip and Sue Bagshaw… Audio
Soldier on perils of volunteering in Ukraine
Andrew Bagshaw, the son of two prominent doctors, has been reported missing while doing voluntary work in war-torn Ukraine.
Charlotte Cook spoke to an anonymous soldier from New Zealand in Ukraine… Audio
