- Details
- Parent Category: News
- Category: World
- Category : News
More than 100 diplomats from some 40 Western countries and allies including Japan walked out of a speech by Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the top UN human rights forum on Tuesday in protest over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Hits: 1041
- Details
- Parent Category: News
- Category: World
- Category : News
Is Russia now led by someone who would contemplate using nuclear weapons without any great concern? Over Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has dropped some pretty big hints that he is prepared to cross that strategic Rubicon.
Just days before the invasion of Ukraine, Russia and its ally Belarus engaged in nuclear exercises. In announcing the invasion itself, Putin pointedly referred to Russia's standing as "one of the most powerful nuclear powers in the world". The Russian president seemed to reserve the nuclear option as a response to a "direct attack on our country".
- Hits: 1076
Read more: Ukraine invasion: What are the risks that Russia will turn to its nuclear arsenal?
- Article: https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-what-are-the-risks-that-russia-will-turn-to-its-nuclear-arsenal-178139
- :
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
- Details
- Parent Category: News
- Category: World
- Category : News
Russia warned Kyiv residents to flee their homes on Tuesday (local time) and rained rockets down on Kharkiv, as Russian commanders who have failed to achieve a quick victory shifted their tactics to intensify the bombardment of Ukrainian cities.
- Hits: 1077
Read more: 'Shifting into war-fighting mode': Several killed as Russian rockets pound Kharkiv
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/ukraine-invasion-several-killed-as-russian-rockets-pound-kharkiv.html
- :
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
- Details
- Parent Category: News
- Category: World
- Category : News
Porn performers in Russia were temporarily blocked from accessing their OnlyFans accounts over the weekend amid economic sanctions imposed on the country due to the Ukraine invasion.
Several content creators hit out at the platform on Sunday saying they were unable to create new content or access their money.
- Hits: 978
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2022/03/russian-porn-performers-temporarily-blocked-from-onlyfans-accounts-amid-economic-sanctions.html
- :
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
LOL...
- Details
- Parent Category: News
- Category: World
- Category : News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the EU on Tuesday (local time) to "prove that you are with us" in Ukraine's war with Russia, a day after Kyiv officially asked to join the bloc.
European Union lawmakers, many wearing #standwithUkraine T-shirts bearing the Ukrainian flag, others with blue-and-yellow scarves or ribbons, gave Zelenskiy a standing ovation as he addressed the European Parliament via video link.
- Hits: 1039
- Details
- Parent Category: News
- Category: World
- Category : Opinion
Opinion - New Zealand's official response to Russian aggression and violations of international law have so far been strong - but they could go further.
While no NATO-aligned country can - under any circumstances - put boots on the ground in Ukraine (which could lead to world war), New Zealand must do everything tangibly possible to oppose the Russian invasion.
- Hits: 641
Read more: How do small states like New Zealand respond in an increasingly lawless world?
- Article: https://theconversation.com/ukraine-crisis-how-do-small-states-like-new-zealand-respond-in-an-increasingly-lawless-world-177919
- :
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
- Details
- Parent Category: News
- Category: World
- Category : News
US President Joe Biden will send a delegation of former senior defense and security officials to Taiwan on Monday (local time), a senior official of his administration said, a sign of support for the island claimed by China after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Hits: 865
- Details
- Parent Category: News
- Category: World
- Category : News
United States officials are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin may escalate the violence in Ukraine over frustrations of the military operation so far.
US officials have reportedly said Putin is expressing anger towards his inner circles over the state of the military campaign and the worldwide condemnation of his actions, which they say is unusual because Putin usually keeps his emotions in check.
- Hits: 531
Read more: US officials warn 'frustrated' Vladimir Putin may escalate violence in Ukraine
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/us-officials-warn-frustrated-vladimir-putin-may-escalate-violence-in-ukraine.html
- :
- Note from Nighthawk.NZ:
Page 51 of 74
Latest Articles
- DCP 2025 - Thoughts
- Leonardo and New Zealand industry sign MoU for nation's Maritime Helicopter Replacement programme
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to talk trade and defence with UK prime minister Keir Starmer
- NZ Army Combat Team locked and loaded for major Waiouru exercise
- Multi-billion dollar Defence plan unveiled
- Defence and Customs strengthen maritime security with uncrewed surface vessels
- New national veteran day announced, official term 'veteran' expanded
- New Navy housing to be built on North Shore
- Air Force's retired Hercules planes sold to Coulson for firefighting duty
- Defence Force spend-up: Who is it meant to protect us against, and other questions
- New Zealand to Double Defence Spending
- Fallen soldier Rory Malone added to Riverhead's roll of honour
- $12 billion on defence? I'm good with that
- We have to be willing and prepared to play our part
- The multibillion-dollar boost for New Zealand's military: What you need to know
- New Zealand navy receives a boost under 2025 Defence Capability Plan
- On Marketing The Military Threat Posed By China
- Govt to widen definition of veteran
- New national veteran day announced, official term 'veteran' expanded
- New Zealand has joined the arms race - law professor
SP Poll
Latest Downloads
2024-11-08 |
Utilities |
![]() |
2023-07-02 |
Web/Web Browsers |
![]() |
2023-07-02 |
Graphics and Design |
![]() |
2023-07-02 |
Utilities |
2022-05-07 |
Utilities |