Conflict

Two years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealanders fighting there are making a desperate appeal. They speak to RNZ's Charlotte Cook. Audio

Ukrainians and their supporters gathered in Wellington's Civic Square on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The US has imposed extensive sanctions on Russia, targeting more than 500 people and entities to mark the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny.

The Defence Force says nearly 100 personnel will be involved in specialised training in Europe by the middle of the year, under the government's extension of support to Ukraine.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented his first official "day after" plan for the Gaza Strip once the war ends.

The New Zealand Defence Force is hosting two events to commemorate Purple Poppy Day this morning.

Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and World Vision tells RNZ children are bearing the brunt of the war.

When Israeli special forces rescued two of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas there was relief for their families, but more than 70 people were reported killed on the night.

As the Ukraine war enters its third year, the infantry of 59th Brigade are confronting a bleak reality.

The body of a man who was shot dead in Spain is believed to be that of a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year.

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It was the third US veto of a draft resolution since the start of the current fighting on 7 October.

Prince William said there is a "desperate need for increased humanitarian support to Gaza" and for hostages to be released.

The missile strike by the Houthis on the British-registered vessel is one of the most damaging yet.

Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz has warned that unless Hamas frees all hostages held in Gaza by 10 March an offensive will be launched in Rafah.