Category : Opinion
Author: James Headley

Like Stalin, Putin thinks nations can be defined objectively, and he has declared there is no Ukrainian nation separate from the Russian one. History matters for national identity, but sometimes serves as a tool for aggressive nationalism. 

Article: A mock funeral ceremony for Vladimir Putin as Adolf Hitler outside the Russian embassy in Kyiv in 2015.
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Category : Analysis
Author: Jonathan Beale

Russia has one of the largest and most powerful armed forces in the world, but that has not been apparent in its initial invasion of Ukraine. Many military analysts in the West have been surprised by its performance on the battlefield so far, with one describing it as "dismal".

Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-60798352
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Category : News
Author: RNZ

Russian cosmonauts have arrived at the International Space Station wearing Ukrainian colours, in what may be a statement opposing the invasion.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/463651/russians-board-international-space-station-in-ukrainian-colours
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Category : News
Author: Reuters

A senior Chinese government official said on Saturday (local time) that sanctions imposed by Western nations on Russia over Ukraine are increasingly "outrageous".

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/ukraine-invasion-senior-chinese-official-calls-russian-sanctions-outrageous.html
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Author: Reuters
Category : News
Author: Molly Swift

A gym has just opened in Sydney, but its doors remain shut for Millennials and Gen Zs.

The Australian gym chain Club Active has a unique set of rules including no one under the age of 50 can join.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2022/03/sydney-gym-bans-millennials-to-create-safe-space-for-boomers.html
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Author: Molly Swift

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Saturday morning to reiterate New Zealand's support for Ukrainians and our condemnation of Russia's aggression.

"Prime Minister Shmyhal thanked New Zealand for being one of the first countries to take swift practical action against Russia’s aggression," Ardern said in a statement. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/03/russia-ukraine-war-ukraine-s-pm-denys-shmyhal-thanks-new-zealand-for-support-on-phone-call-to-pm-jacinda-ardern.html
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Author: RNZ

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has promised more sanctions on Russia with officials working now to identify Russian interests in New Zealand.

The government has imposed its first tranche of sanctions - targeting Russia's President Vladimir Putin, and 12 other senior figures - but none have assets here.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/03/russia-ukraine-war-foreign-minister-nanaia-mahuta-vows-more-sanctions-for-russia.html
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