Vance emerges as MAGA champion after Zelensky fight
The Oval Office incident has cemented JD Vance’s status in the Trump administration as an attack dog and fierce defender of the US President. But can he remain in Donald Trump’s good graces?
Russia And Ukraine Conflict
Zelensky, who stood up to Putin, now refuses to bow to Trump
The televised clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky created the most severe breach between Washington and Kyiv since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014. Yet, in a way, this confrontation was inevitable.
‘Disrespect’: one word sparked disastrous argument
As an Oval Office press conference imploded, how much were the vice-president’s isolationist views to blame and what price will Ukraine pay?
China fears after Trump’s Zelensky fight
Crumbling US support for Ukraine could have consequences much closer to home, a senior Coalition senator is warning.
Albanese fires back on Chinese ships response, Coalition’s ‘welcome mat’
The PM has defended the government’s response to Chinese warships that appear to be circumnavigating Australia, using a Morrison government decision to sign off on leasing the Port of Darwin in his attacks of opposition criticism.
‘Moral compass’: Norwegian fuel supplier refuses US warships over Ukraine
Haltbakk Bunkers has immediately stopped refuelling US Navy ships following the Trump-Zelensky clash at the Oval Office, urging other Europeans suppliers to follow with similar bans.
Zelensky warmly embraced by UK PM ahead of meeting with King
If there was any doubt about where Britain stood in the increasing divide between Ukraine and Europe with the US, Sir Keir Starmer’s warm hug of Volodymyr Zelensky, and the King’s meeting with the Ukrainian leader give two strong clues.
Trump and Zelensky both face setbacks after Oval Office blowup
The display of disunity in the White House meeting risks emboldening Russia’s Vladimir Putin in negotiations to end the war. The Ukrainian leader later arrived in London for a European summit.
Here are 10 lessons from Oval Office spat
Great television but poor diplomacy. Here’s a top ten list after the remarkable televised meeting in the Oval Office, and a prediction for JD Vance’s future.
‘Disgraceful’: Trump-Zelensky row sparks political firestorm
Reactions to an extraordinary Oval Office clash has laid bare America’s political divisions on the grinding three-year conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Putin wins Trump-Zelensky Oval Office spectacle
US Vice President JD Vance starts a public fight that only helps Russia’s dictator.
PM backs Ukraine as shouting match takes world leaders aback
Anthony Albanese has vowed Australia will continue to support Ukraine against Russia ‘who has acted like a bully’, but refused to comment on the tense scenes at the White House.
Albo dodges Trump-Zelensky questions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his support for Ukraine while dodging any questions about the tense relationship between the US and Ukraine.
Inside the Ukrainian mines that were key to failed Trump deal
The deal was put on the table before Presidents Trump and Zelensky had a spectacular public falling out during their Oval Office meeting.
Zelensky declines to apologise to Trump after Oval Office clash
Volodymyr Zelensky has left the White House without signing a crucial minerals deal that was key to a peace settlement after Donald Trump and JD Vance accused him of disrespect in an explosive public row | WATCH
Diplomatic car crash with far-reaching consequences
The bid for peace in Ukraine has suffered a key setback and reaching an agreement now appears to be a remote possibility. While Trump is intent on doing things his way, this was a reminder that perhaps he shouldn’t.
Reality check as Trump’s Ukraine policy gets clearer
Numerous war crimes committed by Russia and its alliance with North Korea and Iran for troops, munitions and drones are not mentioned by Trump or his team.
Trump’s political agenda isn’t just disruptive — it’s destructive
Watch how Donald Trump’s negotiations with Vladimir Putin play out as if your life depends on it – because it may well.
Trump says Ukraine peace soon or ‘not at all’
Donald Trump says a peace deal needs to be struck soon between Ukraine and Russia or it may not happen, after meeting Sir Keir Starmer and accepting King Charles’ ‘unprecedented’ invitation to visit Britain.
Only US and Russia can end the bloodshed in Ukraine
The EU has complained about being sidelined by the discussions between the US and Russia over some kind of settlement to end the conflict in Ukraine. But this is the inevitable result of the EU’s role in the conflict over the past three years.
Putin will return to Ukraine, UK warns
Starmer pledges to boost British military spending following pressure from Trump
King joins Lynas boss, casts doubt on Trump Ukraine play
Resources Minister Madeleine King says the US would be better served focusing on rare earths supply from Australia, rather than chasing projects in Greenland and Ukraine.
US, Ukraine reach minerals deal, but details remain unresolved
The deal, which doesn’t include explicit security guarantees for Ukraine, envisions the creation of a fund co-owned by the two countries.
All American presidents betray their friends
The US-led world order is on the verge of collapse. Again. And Donald Trump is next in line to disappoint his friends – he’s just less bothered than his predecessors about admitting it.
Lynas boss casts doubt on Trump-Ukraine deal
Amanda Lacaze says if the US wants to secure rare earths supply, they should buy from Lynas rather than continue with “thought bubble” solutions.
Zelensky to sign minerals deal with Trump in US visit
Donald Trump says ‘it could be a trillion-dollar deal’, but the US has agreed to cut clauses demanding $500bn worth of resources from Ukraine.
Deal done for Ukrainian mineral rights
Ukraine has agreed to a mineral rights deal with the US that could be finalised as soon as Friday.
Kremlin talks up mineral trade opportunities with US
Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready to develop reserves in Russia and its ‘new territories’ — areas it has occupied in Ukraine.
Donald Trump’s strategic blunders threaten US authority
Trump accused Zelensky of talking the US into a war that couldn’t be won. He blamed him for starting the war. These claims are not just untrue. They are lies and big lies.
US joins rogue states in UN to back Putin over Ukraine
China, despite its ‘no limits’ alliance with Moscow, was among 65 countries that abstained. So did Iran. It is unfortunate that the US, if it could not support the resolution, did not do the same.
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