Vladimir Putin
North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia earn millions for the Kim regime
Captured soldiers have lifted the curtain ever so slightly on the secretive Kim regime’s decision to join Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- Lisa Visentin
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- Opinion
- Trump diplomacy
Trump’s happy to play the ‘madman’ to restore global order. But will it work?
Trump has repeatedly and explicitly said he wants to use the perception he is unpredictable, and even unhinged, to boost American power.
- Matthew Knott
Ukrainian scammers thought to be tricking Russian pensioners into blowing up ATMs
Russian President Vladimir Putin last month dismissed a suggestion that he should target what are believed to be Ukrainian scammers behind the attacks.
- Daniel Hardaker
What Trump’s first four days tell us about the next four years
Donald Trump always said he would put America first. His barnstorming return to executive power shows he intends to do so with an American fist.
- Michael Koziol
- Exclusive
- Investigation
Thanasi Kokkinakis was warned against playing in Russia. He went anyway
The Australian tennis star was paid to play in the unofficial event, which was backed by a state-owned energy company blacklisted by the Australian government.
- Chris Barrett
Fighting alongside Russia, North Koreans wage their own war
The difficulties have ranged from finding uniforms small enough to fit North Korean soldiers, to hiccups that have led to direct clashes with Russian forces.
- Marc Santora and Helene Cooper
Trump signals tougher approach with Putin on Ukraine
“We can do it the easy way, or the hard way,” said Trump, who previously claimed he would end the war within 24 hours of being sworn in as president.
- Rob Harris
Putin and Xi pick up the phone to talk close ties after Trump’s return
In the 1.5-hour video call, the leaders discussed the need to “cope with the uncertainty of the external environment”.
- Vladimir Isachenkov
- Opinion
- Russia-Ukraine war
Biden tightens the noose on Putin with a farewell blitz
In its dying days, the Biden administration has taken aim at Russia with a barrage of fresh sanctions. It will help Donald Trump.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
‘Ready to sacrifice’: Evidence of North Korean soldiers detonating before capture
North Korea’s suicide soldiers fighting Russia’s war on Ukraine pose a new challenge for Zelensky.
- Ju-min Park and John Geddie
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