Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands for a ceasefire have been rejected by European leaders at a Ukraine summit.

The leaders of Italy and Germany have lambasted Putin's proposals, which included Ukraine handing over more territory to Russia.

It comes as world leaders meet in Switzerland to discuss ending the conflict.

New Zealand foreign affairs expert professor Robert Patman says Putin wants the invasion to be internationally recognised.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands for a ceasefire have been rejected by European leaders at a Ukraine summit.
The leaders of Italy and Germany have lambasted Putin's proposals, which included Ukraine handing over more territory to Russia.
It comes as world leaders meet in Switzerland to discuss ending the conflict.
New Zealand foreign affairs expert professor Robert Patman says Putin wants the invasion to be internationally recognised.
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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations expert on the response to the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine'

This week on Politics Central, Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot claimed cancelling the upgrade of the existing Interisland ferry fleet with two large ferries was a critical error from the Government, and Friday's Aratere grounding was a long time coming after years of warnings.

Later, Children's Minister Karen Chhour unveiled her plan to cut down youth offending by introducing a new declaration for young offenders to ensure they face tougher consequences and are better supported to turn their lives around. 

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This week on Politics Central, Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot claimed cancelling the upgrade of the existing Interisland ferry fleet with two large ferries was a critical error from the Government, and Friday's Aratere grounding was a long time coming after years of warnings.
Later, Children's Minister Karen Chhour unveiled her plan to cut down youth offending by introducing a new declaration for young offenders to ensure they face tougher consequences and are better supported to turn their lives around. 
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Politics Central: Was the Government right to cancel proposed ferry upgrades?

The Children's Minister says initiatives to address youth crime will provide needed consequences for young offenders.

The Government is proposing to introduce a Youth Serious Offender declaration, meaning the courts could send them to a military style academy.

Legislation will be introduced before the end of the year, while a pilot academy begins in Palmerston North at the end of July.

Karen Chhour says we can't keep letting young offenders keep causing harm in local communities.

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The Children's Minister says initiatives to address youth crime will provide needed consequences for young offenders.
The Government is proposing to introduce a Youth Serious Offender declaration, meaning the courts could send them to a military style academy.
Legislation will be introduced before the end of the year, while a pilot academy begins in Palmerston North at the end of July.
Karen Chhour says we can't keep letting young offenders keep causing harm in local communities.
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Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the new wave of Government initiatives to stop youth crime

Several inquiries are underway after a suspected steering problem saw the Interisland ferry Aratere run aground near Picton.

On Friday night, the ship became grounded.

It was re-floated successfully last night on the high tide.

Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot believes it could be a while before the ship is back sailing.

"They're going to have to look at the steering system, obviously, they're going to have to look the hull...it's going to be a long time."

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Several inquiries are underway after a suspected steering problem saw the Interisland ferry Aratere run aground near Picton.
On Friday night, the ship became grounded.
It was re-floated successfully last night on the high tide.
Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot believes it could be a while before the ship is back sailing.
"They're going to have to look at the steering system, obviously, they're going to have to look the hull...it's going to be a long time."
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Robert Patman: Otago University International Relations expert on the response to the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine'

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