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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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Category : News
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: Jamie Ensor

Russian troops are attacking Ukrainian forces and military bases throughout the eastern European country, with assaults witnessed near the capital of Kyiv as well as at the Chernobyl nuclear plant.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/02/ukraine-russia-war-live-updates-vladimir-putin-s-troops-approach-kyiv-chernobyl-new-zealand-introduces-travel-bans-export-controls.html
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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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Author: RNZ

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand's government is implementing a range of measures, including a travel ban on Russian officials and limiting diplomatic engagements.

Earlier on Thursday, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta condemned Russia's actions and said she would provide another update.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/462227/new-zealand-announces-bans-on-russia-in-response-to-ukraine-invasion
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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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