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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.
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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Read more: Parliament condemns 'bully' Putin; Luxon and Ardern talk living costs
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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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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
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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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Read more: NZ Defence Force KiwiSaver urgently pulls Russians investments
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/03/01/nz-defence-force-kiwisaver-urgently-pulls-russians-investments/
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