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.
Russia And Ukraine Conflict
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.
Starmer shows how to lead the free world on peace deal
In contrast to Donald Trump’s inelegant behaviour, the British Prime Minister has demonstrated impressive leadership qualities by inviting European heads of state to a discussion on Ukraine.
Post-war order reaches a low ebb
Donald Trump’s blatant favouring of Vladimir Putin’s tyrannical regime could put countless Ukrainian lives at risk, depending on how long the ban extends.
What does Trump’s pause on aid mean for Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump’s decision puts in jeopardy Kyiv’s defence against the Russian invasion.
US halts arms as Albanese gets willing
Anthony Albanese has flagged the potential deployment of Australian troops to Ukraine in a peacekeeping force, as Donald Trump escalated his row with the war-torn nation’s President.
‘Life-and-death’ Trump aid halt
The US President’s knee-jerk decision could prove to be one of the most dangerous gambles ever seen in international diplomacy, and have real consequences across the globe.
Trump ‘orders indefinite pause in military aid to Ukraine’
In an order that will take immediate effect, Donald Trump paused all military aid to Ukraine, including weapons already in transit until Volodymr Zelensky ‘demonstrates a good faith commitment to peace’.
Albo’s huge call on troops in Ukraine
Anthony Albanese has hinted Australian troops may be in Ukraine as Western countries deepen support for Kyiv.
China swipes at Trump over Ukraine ahead of congress meeting
Chinese is capitalising on chaos in the West, with state media crowing over the row between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, saying that it showed the dangers of relying on the US.
How Zelensky misread Trump’s White House
After walking into an Oval Office trap, Ukraine’s president needs European leaders to live up to their vows of solidarity.
Chicken, corn, cotton: China to slap fresh tariffs on agricultural imports from US
China on Tuesday said it would apply retaliatory tariffs to the United States as of next week in response to a hike in levies by Washington.
Ukraine-Russia truce: will Starmer’s proposed deal win Trump over?
After talks with President Zelensky in London, the UK and France are set to unveil their proposed peace deal – but they will need the US leader on side.
Trump will pay historic price for his treachery
The President’s treatment of Volodymyr Zelensky leaves the western alliance in its gravest crisis since 1945 – but we must pull through.
Cold reality is the US can’t be bogged down in Ukraine
Many people find it unconscionable to negotiate with Putin and give up on Ukraine’s efforts to roll back Russia’s gains. But this is the cold, hard reality: Russia controls about 20 per cent of Ukraine, which is outmanned and outgunned on the battlefield.
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