What happens if Putin rejects ceasefire? Trump’s options are limited
The US president could go after Russia’s oil ‘ghost fleet’ — but that may come at a high price for American consumers.
Russia And Ukraine Conflict
‘What’s the price?’ Putin rejects immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin said any pause in fighting at this point would be in Ukraine’s interests as Donald Trump reveals plans to talk to the Russian leader soon.
ASX 200 climbs as US futures soar
Australian stocks rise into the weekend. US futures soar as Trump government shutdown risks fade but trade tariff fights continue. Banks in the red. Gold miners soar as safe-haven commodity eyes new peak past $US3000 per ounce.
Re-writing US history distorts great power politics
Claims that the Monroe Doctrine justifies handing Vladimir Putin Ukraine don’t stand up to scrutiny.
How Europe’s military stacks up against Russia
Tensions in the trans-Atlantic alliance prompt the once-unthinkable question of whether the continent’s armies could fight Moscow’s forces
Jobs for the girls: Putin’s women emerge from the shadows
Vladimir Putin’s relatives have taken advantage of Russia’s slide into neo-Tsarism to step into politics, creating a spate of blunders and scandals.
Inside the delicate negotiations for a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
Defence ministers, national security advisers and European leaders worked tirelessly behind the scenes to secure an agreement – now the ball is in Putin’s court.
Putin has little incentive to sign Ukraine ceasefire proposal
After Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire proposal, Donald Trump said ‘it’s up to Russia now’. But does Russia feel much pressure at present to accept?
Back peace or I’ll ruin you, Trump tells Putin
Donald Trump has threatened to devastate the Russian economy if the Kremlin doesn’t sign a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, amid hopes a pause in the fighting could come as soon as today.
Prince William to visit troops in Estonia
Prince William will travel to Estonia next week to meet with British troops deployed as part of NATO’s deterrent against potential Russian aggression.
Ukraine’s best chance at peace
Concerted pressure is needed to push Putin to sign the ceasefire.
America turns to Ukraine to make drones great again
With America’s drone technology a disappointment on the battlefield, companies have joined forces with Ukrainian manufacturers to build war-proven aircraft for the US military.
Decision time for Vlad the Invader
The world is about to see into the dark soul of Vladimir Putin to learn whether Russia’s dictator is really interested in peace.
‘Takes two to tango’: Trump to pressure Putin on Ukraine peace
Washington will pressure Russia to agree to the 30-day ceasefire plan drawn up by US and Ukrainian officials, with Donald Trump saying he’ll speak to Vladimir Putin this week.
Someone has to be Ukraine’s midwife to history: it may be Trump
The shape of any Ukrainian ceasefire has been the case for months, more than a year. Donald Trump certainly never lacks energy and it may possibly be that he gets a decent outcome here.
Will a real estate mogul be the man to sell Putin on peace?
Steve Witkoff’s mission to Moscow this week underlines the importance Trump puts on his relationship with Putin. Whether he can persuade the Russian president to accept the US-Ukraine ceasefire deal is another matter entirely.
Bullies are back: Trump hasn’t finished making Zelensky squirm
The US administration’s withholding of intelligence from Kyiv was an act of bullying that threatens the future of NATO.
ASX sinks; warnings consumers will cop tariff hit
Investors wipe $36bn off the local market and push the ASX 200 to the brink of a “correction” as Wall Street tumbles continues to tumble. No exemption for tariffs on Australian steel, aluminium sent to US. Corporate regulator sues super giant.
Ukraine hits Moscow with biggest ever drone attack hours before key talks
The strikes came hours before Ukrainian and US officials sat down in Saudi Arabia to discuss ways to bring an end to the war.
Ukraine ’will have to cede territory to Russia for peace’: Rubio
The US Secretary of State says there’s no military solution to the war and Kyiv can’t force Moscow back to where they were in 2014.
Ukraine: Britain takes key role to help Ukraine in peace talks
Britain has taken the lead in advising Ukraine how to handle the US during peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
Dutton slammed over Ukraine swipe
Peter Dutton has been accused of “politicising” support for Ukraine after he slammed a pledge by the PM to potentially put Aussie boots on the ground.
Russia pushes Ukrainian forces back in Kursk after US halts support
An accelerating advance by Russian and North Korean forces is threatening Ukraine’s toehold in Kursk, the slice of Russian territory that Ukrainian officials had hoped would give them leverage in any peace talks.
Europe’s leaders are still in denial over Ukraine
Donald Trump not only has to deter an aggressive China but also needs to ensure Israel’s existence is not jeopardised by Iran. Rich Europe can deal with Russia with American back-up.
Donald Trump or Dan Andrews?
I enjoyed the thought-provoking article by Henry Ergas on Donald Trump’s hubris. I read a chunk to my dear wife, only to learn that she thought I was talking about Daniel Andrews. Fellow Victorians will understand.
Dutton warns on troops in Ukraine
The Opposition Leader says it is ‘unbelievable’ that the Prime Minister is even considering putting Australian boots on the ground in Ukraine.
Ukraine is to the batty right what Israel is to mad left
Move over, Israelophobia, there’s a new bigotry in town. Ukraineophobia is the prejudice du jour of right-wing hotheads on the internet.
Can Zelensky negotiate a peace deal and stay in power?
With Trump using all his powers to force Volodymyr Zelensky to the negotiating table, the Ukrainian leader faces the toughest dilemma of his political life.
UK says Australia ‘considering’ joining group to protect Ukraine peace
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken to Anthony Albanese about ‘coalition of the willing’.
‘It’s the hope that kills you’: UK waits for Trump’s next move
The Oval Office row and the suspension of military aid to Ukraine dominated the first half of last week; now Starmer is waiting to see what Trump does next
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