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Author: Misha Ketchell

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".

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Article: https://theconversation.com/ukraine-war-what-are-the-risks-that-russia-will-turn-to-its-nuclear-arsenal-178139
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Author: Reuters

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.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/ukraine-invasion-several-killed-as-russian-rockets-pound-kharkiv.html
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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. 

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2022/03/russian-porn-performers-temporarily-blocked-from-onlyfans-accounts-amid-economic-sanctions.html
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Author: Reuters

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.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/ukraine-invasion-president-volodymyr-zelenskiy-tells-european-union-to-prove-that-you-are-with-us-in-war-with-russia.html
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Author: Michael Neilson

Opposition leader Christopher Luxon grilled Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on the cost of living in question time today. 

Earlier, Parliament unanimously backed a motion to condemn Russia's "unprovoked and unjustified" invasion of Ukraine, with the PM calling it the "blatant act of a bully" urging an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of all forces. 

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Article: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/russia-invasion-of-ukraine-nz-parliament-condemns-bully-putin-luxon-and-ardern-face-off-on-living-costs/
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Author: Alexander Gillespie

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.

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Article: https://theconversation.com/ukraine-crisis-how-do-small-states-like-new-zealand-respond-in-an-increasingly-lawless-world-177919
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Author: Anna Whyte

1News reported on Monday that hundreds of KiwiSaver and investment funds are invested in Russian companies, including major state-backed institutions.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/03/01/nz-defence-force-kiwisaver-urgently-pulls-russians-investments/
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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.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/03/united-states-president-joe-biden-sends-former-top-defence-officials-to-taiwan-amid-fears-china-could-invade.html
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  1. National calls for stronger action against 'completely unhinged' Russian President Vladimir Putin
  2. US officials warn 'frustrated' Vladimir Putin may escalate violence in Ukraine
  3. Ukraine seeks to join EU as Russian invasion continues
  4. Hundreds of KiwiSaver, investment funds in Russian companies

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