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Author: Reuters

The United States believes Russia's invasion of Ukraine is designed to decapitate Ukraine's government and one of the three main axes of assault is directed at the capital Kyiv, a senior U.S. defence official said on Thursday.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/02/russia-plans-to-decapitate-ukraine-government-us-defence-official.html
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Author: Reuters

It happened in plain sight: a relentless accumulation of troops, tanks and rockets that took place over nearly four months and was captured by ordinary Russians on their cellphones and dashcams, as well as by commercial and spy satellites.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/02/analysis-vladimir-putin-launches-a-war-the-west-saw-coming-but-was-powerless-to-stop.html
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Author: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday (local time) he was considering a request by two regions of eastern Ukraine held by Russian-backed separatists to be recognised as independent - a move that could give Moscow a reason to openly send troops. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/02/russian-president-vladimir-putin-says-he-may-recognise-breakaway-regions-of-ukraine.html
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Author: John Hudson and Missy Ryan

The United States has informed the United Nations it has credible information showing that Moscow is compiling lists of Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps following a military occupation," according to a letter to the UN human rights chief obtained by The Washington Post on Sunday night (local time).

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/europe/300523205/us-claims-russia-has-list-of-ukrainians-to-be-killed-following-a-military-occupation
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Author: Lisette Reymer

Two Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and four injured by shelling in eastern Ukraine. 

A dramatic rise in attacks in the country's Russian-backed breakaway territories is adding to the unwavering fear that Russia will soon invade. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/02/civilian-ukrainian-troops-meet-in-secret-location-to-prepare-for-uprising-if-russia-invades.html
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Author: Reuters

The United States and NATO said Russia was still building up troops around Ukraine on Wednesday despite Moscow's insistence it was pulling back, questioning President Vladimir Putin's stated desire to negotiate a solution to the crisis.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/02/national-lodges-notice-of-no-confidence-motion-in-speaker-trevor-mallard-after-sprinkler-speaker-tactics-against-protesters.html?ref=ves-nextauto
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Author: Reuters

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke on Wednesday with the defense ministers of South Korea and Japan about the threats posed by North Korea after missile launches by Pyongyang, the Pentagon said.

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Author: Jamie Ensor

New Zealand has condemned authorities in Hong Kong and mainland China for their "attacks on freedom of the press" resulting in the "near-complete disappearance of local independent media outlets" in the semi-autonomous city.

Members of the Media Freedom Coalition, including New Zealand, have released a statement on the recent closure of a number of well-known independent media outlets in Hong Kong following the introduction of the national security law in 2020.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/02/new-zealand-condemns-attacks-on-freedom-of-press-in-hong-kong-china-hits-back.html
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