Russia
Trump berates Mueller's 'biased' Russia inquiry
Republican senators are warning Donald Trump not to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Russia's Putin wins landslide re-election victory
Vladimir Putin will lead Russia for another six years after securing an expected victory in the presidential election.
Russia election: Putin wins with more than 70% of vote
Polls in Russia have officially closed. Over 100 million people, across eleven time zones, were eligible to cast their ballots for eight candidates - although Vladimir Putin is widely expected to be… Audio
Russia hints UK lab was nerve agent source
Russia's EU ambassador has suggested a UK research laboratory could be the source of the nerve agent used in the attack on an ex-spy and his daughter. Audio
Skripal poisoning: Chemical weapons experts arrive in UK
Experts from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons will arrive in the UK on Monday to test samples of the nerve agent used to poision a former Russian double agent and his daughter… Audio
Russian spy poisoning: UK vs Russia
Russia analyst Stephen Dalziel and former British Ambassador to Russia, Sir Tony Brenton, discuss the diplomatic fallout between the UK and Russia following the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei… Audio
NZ govt considers further measures against Russia
The Prime Minister isn't ruling out further measures against Russia over the UK nerve agent attack, including the expulsion of diplomats.
Russia to expel British diplomats - Lavrov
Russia is set to expel British diplomats after 23 Russian officials were ordered to leave the UK, as relations between the countries crashed to a post-Cold War low over the Salisbury nerve agent…
UK murder investigation over hanged Russian businessman
UK police have launched a murder investigation after the death of Russian businessman Nikolai Glushkov in south-west London.
Russian response to nerve attack 'cynical, sarcastic' - Ardern
New Zealand has joined other Western countries in backing a statement on the nerve agent attack in Salisbury.
PM - Salisbury makes restarting Russia talks less likely
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it is less likely trade talks with Russia will resume in the wake of the Salisbury nerve agent attack. Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to John Campbell. Audio
US politicians demand harsher penalties for Russia
Trump administration sanctions over Russian political meddling have been called "woefully inadequate", as US lawmakers from both sides of the aisle criticise the measures.
Ex-Russian spy poisoning: What's the real fallout?
Opinion - The confrontation between Britain and Russia over who poisoned an ex-Russian spy and his daughter is both horrible and fascinating. Midsomer Murders meets James Bond, writes David Townsend.
Russia sanctions - how will Moscow respond?
The United States has imposed sanctions on 19 Russian organisations and individuals, accusing them of cyber-attacks and meddling in the 2016 US election. It's being described in Washington as the… Audio
NZ buried attempted assassination inquiry - ex-Russian spy
A former Russian spy who defected to the West says New Zealand authorities quietly buried any investigation into two chemical attacks on him in Auckland over a decade ago. Boris Karpichkov fled from… Audio
UK, US, France, Germany slam Russia in joint statement
The UK, US, France and Germany have released a joint statement condemning Russia for the nerve agent attack in Salisbury. They've described the attack as an "assault on UK sovereignty", a "clear… Audio
US punishes Russians over vote meddling
The moves are an attempt to stop "nefarious attacks emanating from Russia", officials say.
US sanctions Russia over election meddling
The US has announced it will be imposing new sanctions against Russia for its interference in the 2016 US election. The measures include sanctions on nineteen Russian individuals and on a number of… Audio
Russia talks won't hinder EU trade deal - Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he has had no indication that New Zealand's pursuit of a free trade deal with Russia would hinder ongoing negotiations with the European Union.
Peters denies Russia FTA could compromise EU trade deal
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he's had no indication from the European Union that New Zealand's pursuit of a free trade deal with Russia would hinder ongoing FTA negotiations. Audio
