‘Not my war’: Trump walks back new sanctions on Russia
Donald Trump says he doesn’t want to ‘screw up’ a possible Ukraine deal and will know in two weeks if Putin is committed to peace.
Russia And Ukraine Conflict
Trump must change his diplomacy tactics with Putin
Donald Trump’s rehabilitation of Vladimir Putin has failed, his effort to end the Ukraine war is failing and it’s too late for him to walk away without inflicting major damage on the US.
Russia to give Ukraine peace terms next week
The Kremlin has ruled out a three-way meeting between Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump.
Germany steps up Ukraine aid as Europe scrambles to replace US
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Ukraine and Germany will jointly develop long-range weapons to strike Russia.
Ukraine targets Moscow region in huge drone attack
Ukraine has launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia since the start of the Kremlin’s invasion, according to Russian official.
Thriving war machine makes Putin reluctant for peace
Some of Russia’s neighbours fear the success of Putin’s war machine now driving its economy means he will never make peace with Ukraine.
Ukraine draws on electronic curtain to fight killer drones
Harnessing rapidly evolving technology is key to resisting Russia as war in Ukraine is increasingly fought by remote control and artificial intelligence.
Trump warns Putin is ‘playing with fire’
The US president has indicated he is weighing additional sanctions on Russia, potentially as soon as this week.
Time for Trump to back Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s aggression is being intensified.
Ukraine pitches for ‘Anzac leaders’ to visit Kyiv together
Ukraine is lobbying Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to make a joint ‘Anzac’ visit to Kyiv in June.
‘Long-range fire’: West to lift limits on Ukraine’s missile use
The end of strike limitations gives Ukraine the ability to target launch sites up to 320km inside Russia including, potentially, Moscow.
Trump eyes Russia sanctions as relationship with Putin sours
Donald Trump is tiring of the Ukraine peace negotiations and is considering abandoning them all, while Kyiv allies including the US remove all range restrictions on weapons they supply.
‘Emotional’: Putin mocks Trump with largest ever attack on Ukraine
Russia launched at least 350 explosive drones and nine cruise missiles while Vladimir Putin called Donald Trump’s rebuke of him as ‘crazy’ an ‘emotional’ response.
Putin obliterates the Donald’s ‘peacemaker’ reputation
Donald Trump has finally lost patience with Vladimir Putin’s stonewalling of a ceasefire in Ukraine in a tipping point that could have huge consequences for the war.
Families held to emotional ransom as enemies swap hundreds of POWs
As Russian and Ukraine continue to trade drone strikes, the two countries completed what is expected to be the largest prisoner swap of the war, with each side expected to get back 1000 people.
Ukraine says new drone attack on Kyiv, warns of missile threat
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine appears no closer to a resolution after Putin launched 14 ballistic missiles and 250 attack drones overnight.
Kyiv under attack as Ukraine, Russia begin largest prisoner swap
At least eight people were wounded in a drone and missile attack on Saturday, just as the first phase of the ‘1000 for 1000’ releases began following peace talks in Turkey.
The Oval Office is the new Colosseum for world leaders
Gone, it seems, are the days when two leaders smile warmly for the cameras and then negotiate behind closed doors. Instead, Trump is willing to prosecute them in front of the world.
Putin ‘isn’t ready for peace’ Trump tells European leaders
Donald Trump for the first time has told European leaders Vladimir Putin isn’t ready to end the war because he thinks he is winning.
Pro-Russia ex-Ukraine MP shot dead in Spain
A US-sanctioned ex-Ukrainian MP and senior aide to the country’s former pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych was shot dead near Madrid on Wednesday, says a Spanish police source.
Putin plays Trump off a break
The Russian leader is the barrier to peace.
Ukraine peace prospects take a dive after Putin stonewalls Trump
At no point this year has Vladimir Putin offered a single public concession which would suggest that he is serious about peace and yet Donald Trump is giving him another chance.
Russia, Ukraine to start ceasefire talks ‘immediately’: Trump
Vladimir Putin says he’s ready to work with Kyiv on a memorandum towards a possible peace deal after a phone call with Donald Trump, but insists more compromises are necessary.
Ukraine works to free Aussie, as talk turns to spy swap
Ukraine says it is trying to get captured Australian man Oscar Jenkins swapped for Russian prisoners of war, but Kremlin may seek a higher-value prize – alleged Russian-born Australian spies, Kira and Igor Korolev.
Albo hits out at no-show Putin
Anthony Albanese has hit out Vladimir Putin after the Russian skipped Ukraine peace talks.
‘Shared goal’: Zelensky meets Vance as Russia pounds Kyiv
The meeting in Rome was the first since the heated White House row between the Ukrainian President and US Vice President and came as Russia launched a ‘record’ drone barrage on Kyiv.
Europe eyes defence pact with Australia
Ursula von der Leyen told Anthony Albanese the EU seeks to ‘broaden’ strategic ties, as the PM also promised Volodymyr Zelensky Australian tanks are on their way to Ukraine.
Zelensky and PM to discuss Jenkins
Anthony Albanese is expected to raise the fate of Oscar Jenkins when he meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass.
Jenkins’ imprisonment is illegal
The government must keep the pressure on Putin.
‘Servant to the faithful’: Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity at inauguration
The Pope appeared to choke up as symbols of the papacy were placed on him during his inauguration mass. He will meet Volodymyr Zelensky, who shook hands with JD Vance at the event.
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