Ukraine
Trump says US making progress with Russia, coy on Putin talks
Donald Trump said the US was in touch with both Russia and Ukraine. “We’re talking to both sides,” he said.
- Guy Faulconbridge
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Zelensky’s office deems US push for truce, elections a ‘failed plan’
Kyiv has repeatedly said it does not want a ceasefire without obtaining security guarantees that would stop Moscow regenerating its forces and launching another invasion in the future.
- Tom Balmforth
Australia demands Russians free soldier Oscar Jenkins after confirmation he is alive
Friend says they are amazed and hopeful as Penny Wong says she has confirmation the former teacher turned soldier is alive.
- Matthew Knott and Alex Crowe
- Exclusive
- Russia-Ukraine war
Film festival defends screening of Ukraine war documentary branded Russian propaganda
Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia wrote to the chair of the Antenna Documentary Film Festival urging him to cancel screenings of the film Russians at War.
- Matthew Knott
‘The consequence of being considered different is active persecution’
On the anniversary of the death camp liberation, Auschwitz survivors warn the hatred that led to the horror is ever present.
- Rob Harris
- 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
- 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
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/ukraine-gc3