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Australia offered Trump critical minerals. This is how he sold us fool’s gold

The government needed to present Trump with a deal he couldn’t refuse. But what could Australia offer him? 

  • Matthew Knott

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One ally has turned on Trump. Will Albanese and Dutton dare to take a swing?

Canada’s political leaders vow an eye for an eye against the US president’s tariffs. Why are Australia’s leaders more circumspect?

  • David Crowe
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has called Donald Trump a "big bully".

I won’t be gaslit over Trump. If you suck up to him, you will get more bullying

When I was prime minister, I was told not to stand up to Donald Trump. I was told to flatter him, offer him things. I didn’t do that, and I achieved very good outcomes for Australia.

  • Malcolm Turnbull
Paul Grod, President Ukrainian World Congress,

Ukraine diaspora chief to Australia: Prepare to break with Trump on war

The head of the Ukrainian World Congress called for Australia to be ready to break with the United States and intensify its support of the war-ravaged nation.

  • Matthew Knott
Malcolm Turnbull clashes with Sally Sara over Donald Trump’s comments.

Turnbull accuses ABC of being ‘pusillanimous’ over Trump trade questions

The former prime minister, who said he supported the national broadcaster, grew testy and claimed it was not “standing up” for Australia.

  • Olivia Ireland
Anthony Albanese and Vladimir Putin

‘We won’t be intimidated’: Wong hits back at Russia over ‘boots on the ground’ warning

Russia’s embassy said: “Western boots on the ground are unacceptable for Russia. To those inclined to construe the above as a threat: it is not; it is a warning.”

  • Matthew Knott
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US president Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House before the Oval Office bust-up.

Trump’s Russia-Ukraine approach brings uncertainty to all nations

An end to the war on the terms proposed by Donald Trump’s administration would give Vladimir Putin a victory and change the calculus in conflicts around the world.

  • The Age's View
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia had a proud record of contributing to peacekeeping missions.

Dutton rejects Albanese’s turnaround on peacekeepers for Ukraine

The prime minister’s comments showed a shift from a day earlier but his Coalition counterpart feels differently.

  • Matthew Knott
President Donald Trump

Trump pauses Ukraine military aid days after Zelensky meeting

A senior Ukrainian lawmaker said the US president’s aid freeze looked like he was trying to push Kyiv towards capitulation on Russia’s terms.

  • Michael Koziol
Peter Dutton has been urged to recognise West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Israel urges Dutton to recognise West Jerusalem as nation’s capital

Most countries do not officially recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital even though it is the site of the Israeli parliament.

  • Matthew Knott

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/foreign-relations-1m35