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Author: Reuters

Russia has spent the past seven years building up formidable financial defences, yet in the long run, its economy is unlikely to withstand the onslaught of coordinated sanctions from the West.

Europe and the United States are raining down reprisals after President Vladimir Putin sent tanks into Ukraine, adding to sanctions already pledged in response to his decision to recognise the independence of two breakaway Ukrainian provinces.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2022/02/analysis-russia-s-economy-likely-to-crumble-over-time-under-sanctions-onslaught.html
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Author: Kethaki Masilamani

There was a call for peace outside the Russian Embassy in Wellington on Friday as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined the chorus of condemnation.

"By choosing to pursue this entirely avoidable path an unthinkable number of innocent lives will be lost because of Russia's decision," she said.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2022/02/experts-warn-kiwis-to-expect-economic-disruption-amid-russia-s-invasion-of-ukraine.html
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Author: Giles Dexter

The United Nations Security Council has failed in its attempts to condemn the invasion after Russia used its veto powers.

Countries are reluctant to send their own troops to Ukraine, preferring more sanctions, as the conflict is fast becoming a refugee crisis.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/02/united-nations-security-council-fails-attempt-to-condemn-ukraine-invasion-as-russia-uses-veto-power.html
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And this is the very reason why the power of Veto is Fucken Bullshit... especially if it bill is about you and you have the power to veto it. There should not be any Veto power if the bill is about you you shouldn't be able veto  it. This also one of the reasons the UN has no teeth and is a fail.

History repeating it self...

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Author: RNZ

The invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a significant impact on the Pacific, warns a senior USP academic.

On Thursday, Russia commenced a massive invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. More than 100 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been killed in the fighting so far. The invasion has put a strain on diplomacy around the world.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/462317/russia-ukraine-conflict-to-impact-pacific-economies-usp-academic
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Author: Reuters

Audio has emerged of a Ukrainian soldier allegedly telling an invading Russian warship to "go f**k yourself" during a heroic final stand - likely his last words before he and a dozen others were gunned down.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/02/ukraine-soldiers-refuse-to-surrender-tell-russian-warship-go-f-yourself-moments-before-being-killed.html
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Author: Stefan Wolff

With the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has overstepped an important line. The west sat by and did little when Russia invaded Georgia in 2008 and annexed Crimea in 2014. But the full-scale invasion of Ukraine that is currently underway is impossible to ignore. Putin's actions and his justifications cast serious doubt over the possibility of any kind of credible diplomacy with Russia at this stage of the conflict.

Article: https://theconversation.com/ukraine-invasion-what-the-west-needs-to-do-now-expert-view-177860
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Author: Reuters / RNZ / ABC / BBC

Russia says it feels a 'constant threat from the territory of modern Ukraine' as it sent missiles and troops into the country sending shockwaves around the world.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/462224/world-reacts-to-full-scale-invasion-of-ukraine-by-russia
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