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’.
Russia And Ukraine Conflict
‘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
Zelensky’s rivals spot a chance to seize Ukraine presidency
A chocolate baron and ‘gas princess’ are said to have held talks with President Donald Trump’s team.
Putin doing what anyone else would, says Trump
Hopes for a ceasefire rest on Saudi Arabia talks between Ukraine’s President Zelensky and US officials next week, after the proposed minerals deal stalled.
Trump threatens to hit Russia with sanctions in push for peace deal
Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine need to get to negotiating table
Europe, US rift over Ukraine widens despite new arms spending
As Europe moves closer to meeting Washington’s demands on defence, trans-Atlantic mistrust is growing over Ukraine talks
Last Post: Europe must act to bring Ukraine war to a swift end
If Britain and France want to help Ukraine they should provide it with the means to rapidly defeat Russia, or co-operate with Trump and Zelensky in bringing the war to an appropriate end.
Dollars and sense in Trump shock-and-awe policy on Ukraine
Given its much superior economy, Europe easily could have put Putin back in his box at the beginning of his attack if it had not been so busy wasting its money and time fighting the climate.
Welcome to the age of strategic chaos as Putin’s puppet sells out Ukraine
Donald Trump’s bullying ‘peace plans’ to end the Ukraine war will only embolden Vladimir Putin, who fancies himself leading a great power with historical rights beyond his borders.
Blatant hypocrisy proof the world we once knew is gone
While disdain for US President Trump finally motivates European leaders to address the scourge of Putin, these same leaders have criticised Israel for defending itself just as Ukraine is trying to do. It shouldn’t be one or the other, it should be both.
‘Meaningful’: Zelensky confirms US, Kyiv officials to meet in Saudi
Volodymyr Zelensky, who will be in Saudi Arabia but won’t take part in the talks between Steve Witkoff and Ukrainian officials, said Kyiv was working to reach a ‘fast and lasting’ peace.
Aid worker describes ‘hell’ of Kryvyi Rih missile strike
Karol Swiacki was en route to renovate a school when the Russian missile hit. He called on President Donald Trump, who has stopped US aid, to visit Ukraine.
Trump ‘plans to deport Ukrainians who sought refuge in US’
The Trump administration is said to be planning to deport almost a quarter of million Ukrainians, with the expulsions expected as early as next month.
Cold reality is that Putin is no victim of the West
To view the expansion of NATO as an exercise in encircling Russia is geographically and historically absurd.
There’s economic method behind the Trumpian upheaval
Washington simply can’t afford to support another forever war in Ukraine, quite aside from the likely loss of life that ultimately includes US troops.
Forget the optics, the numbers tell Ukraine story
Donald Trump is certainly an unsettling agent of change, but he is also ruthlessly exposing the fragile foundations for peace and stability that many allies have ignored or dismissed.
Europe faces ‘clear and present danger’: EU chief
Europe and Ukraine are at a “watershed moment”, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said as leaders gathered in Brussels for crisis talks.
Europe must face Russian threat ‘with or without US’: Macron
Emmanuel Macron will discuss extending France’s nuclear deterrent to European partners and warned the US might not ‘be on our side’ after Washington halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
Ukrainians ‘doomed by brutal intelligence cuts’
Ukraine weapons systems stopped receiving data they rely upon to hit Russian targets almost immediately after the US said it would halt intelligence sharing.
Albo opens fire on ‘authoritarian’ Putin
Anthony Albanese has lashed Vladimir Putin in fiery remarks reaffirming Australia’s support for Ukraine.
Last Post: US slips from world leadership status
Trump’s “America first” strategy is about leveraging America’s wealth and power to plunder at will across the globe. Trump has taken the US from leader of the free world to enemy of the world.
Plenty of boasting, yet Trump short on substance
The President’s speech demonstrates other advantages he has in governing for the news cycle rather than the state of the nation after he leaves office.
Marles targets defence spending as US ratchets up the pressure
Defence Minister Richard Marles has left the door open to lifting defence spend after a key Trump administration appointee called for a massive rise in Australia’s military spending.
‘This will be our great era’: Trump celebrates victories, promises more
Donald Trump has celebrated his victories in the economy, border controls and health reforms and vowed to end the war in Ukraine but did not outline his plan on bringing peace between Moscow and Kyiv | WATCH
Kyiv is collateral in Trump’s showdown with Xi
US leader wants swift denouement in Ukraine so he can pivot to main business of his presidency.
Airport closes, voluntary evacuation begins as Alfred approaches
The Gold Coast airport has closed and the Queensland Premier says ‘now’s the time’ to leave at-risk properties after 70 people evacuate from South Stradbroke Island. Defence Minister ‘confident’ about AUKUS under Trump.
Ukraine’s brutal call on Trump
The US’s role in the world is “changing”, and countries like Australia must “step up for democracy”, Ukraine’s envoy says.
Ukraine war, inflation, immigration: what to watch for in Trump’s address to Congress
Donald Trump is expected to detail a plan to end the war in Ukraine and lay out steps to fight inflation in his address to Congress today as Democrats bring guests hit by his tariffs.
Oval Office row ‘regrettable’: Zelensky wants to ‘make things right’ for peace
The Ukrainian President has reassured the US he wants peace and is ready to sign a minerals deal with Washington, which reportedly could happen as early as today.
Ukraine deal must be struck amid multi-faceted reality
Putin can be bad and Zelensky can also be bad. The blind backing of Zelensky means prolonging a war with continuing death on both sides. There is also a President who wants peace.
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