This Month
How Ukraine’s drones are changing the face of warfare
Weapons from the West are important, but Kyiv’s shift to unmanned aerial systems is a change in tactics and a broader evolution in how its military does battle.
Russia plans payback for Ukraine attacks, Putin tells Trump
The US president said he spoke with the Russian leader for 75 minutes, saying while it was a “good conversation”, peace remains elusive.
Ukraine’s stunning drone raid shows war’s new strategy
The attack showcased Kyiv’s military innovation and careful planning, and injected much-needed optimism into Ukraine, buckling from years of war.
Russia and Ukraine agree on prisoner swap in latest talks
The two ex-Soviet neighbours agreed to prepare for a new exchange of all heavily wounded POWs, young soldiers under 25 years of age, as well as 6000 bodies.
Greens senator joins Labor in shock defection
WA Greens Senator Dorinda Cox has joined the Labor Party; Liberals flag change to nuclear policy; Matildas pick new coach. How the day unfolded.
May
‘Industrial level’: Germany to help Ukraine build long-range missiles
The new German leader has taken a strong line on supporting the fight to repel the Russian invasion, as the United States steps back.
Why is Trump so obsessed with other men’s looks?
The US president has never made a secret of his preoccupation with looks. But what has increased is the amount of time he devotes to the appearance of men.
‘No range limits’: Ukraine gets green light from Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine has been given permission to use weapons supplied by its allies to launch strikes deep inside Russia.
Kremlin says Trump has ‘emotional overload’ in latest war of words
The US president called the Russian president ‘absolutely crazy’, but Vladimir Putin’s spokesman suggested Trump was suffering “emotional overload”.
Kyiv under large-scale attack after peace accord promise
Ukraine’s capital came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early Saturday with explosions hours after a major prisoner exchange.
Boele pulls off miraculous comeback in tight Bradfield race
Independent Nicolette Boele pulls 40 votes ahead of Liberals’ Gisele Kapterian; Monique Ryan has joined the pile-on against the government’s $3 million super tax. How the day unfolded.
Europe seeks ‘new era’ defence pact with Australia
The discussions occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Anthony Albanese to help stifle Russia’s economic activity.
Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Leo’s inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV launched the celebration with a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy’s global reach.
Albanese to meet Zelensky after Jenkins’ 13-year sentence
The Australian, who fought for Ukraine until he was captured in December last year, was this week jailed for 13 years in a Russian maximum security prison.
Wong slams Oscar Jenkins’ ‘sham trial’
Oscar Jenkins was found guilty and sentenced to 13-years jail by a court for taking part in an armed conflict as a mercenary,
Kremlin sets conditions for Putin, Zelensky to hold talks
Russia is preparing its list of conditions for a possible ceasefire with Ukraine and will exchange it with Kyiv privately, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
Russia-Ukraine agree to swap POWs
At the brief Istanbul talks, Kyiv and Moscow agreed to exchange 1000 prisoners of war each, according to the heads of both delegations.
‘Nothing’s going to happen’: Ukraine peace talks descend into chaos
Donald Trump played a part undermining the peace process by saying there would be no progress until he had personally spoken to Vladimir Putin.
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire hopes fade as NATO diplomats meet
Vladimir Putin scuppered hopes of a breakthrough with a last-minute decision to send a low-level delegation to scheduled talks with Volodymyr Zelensky.
‘Putin overplayed his hand’: Ukraine dares to hope war’s end in sight
Buoyed by more weapons support from Europe and a shift in US thinking, Ukrainians are looking to talks between Volodymyr Zelensky and a Russian delegation.