Putin to rule to ‘end of his life’?
As the Russian ruler’s fifth presidential term begins, leadership among the world’s democracies has seldom been more second-rate.
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Putin orders nuclear drills, warns UK to back off
In a sudden escalation of tensions, Vladimir Putin warns western military targets are fair game if Ukraine uses British missiles to attack Russian soil.
We may have to fight in Ukraine: Macron
French leader says governments will need to act if Vladimir Putin makes a significant breakthrough.
Libs’ ‘liberty’ event attracts fringe fans
An anti-Israel campaigner and a vocal supporter of Vladimir Putin were among those to attend a Liberal Party event in Perth last week featuring senator Alex Antic.
Ukraine deserves more support
Australia ranks among the lowest donor countries as a proportion of GDP.
Biden again calls for reporter’s release
President also mocks Trump at annual Washington dinner celebrating press freedom.
Marles unveils $100m new aid for Ukraine
Australia will donate new drones and air defence systems to Ukraine in a new $100m aid package to help the country’s forces rally against Vladimir Putin’s Russia.
Putin ‘didn’t order Navalny’s death’: US intelligence
US spy agencies believe Putin was culpable for Alexei Navalny’s death, but might not have planned for it to happen when it did, deepening the mystery surrounding his demise.
Putin ally warns NATO of ‘nuclear apocalypse’
President Lukashenko blames NATO for rising tensions and says Russia is ready to use its ‘entire arsenal’ if threatened.
Russia detains deputy defence minister over ‘taking bribes’
President Vladimir Putin was informed of the detention of the high-ranking official, a rare move amid the offensive in Ukraine.
Chechen tyrant ‘terminally ill’
Putin disciple Ramzan Kadyrov is deteriorating with pancreatic necrosis, forcing the Kremlin to search for a successor.
Time to lift support for Ukraine
Democratic nations that value freedom must do more to help ensure Putin does not prevail.
Implications of Putin’s European energy vandalism
Australia needs a diversity of energy sources and technologies, and it should begin by removing the proverbial Putin foot from its throat and repeal our ban on nuclear power.
Putin: I’m like Jesus on divine mission
The President quoted the Bible to explain his divine mission to school Russia’s youth in ‘traditional’ values.
Cost of Putin’s war is 500,000 disabled
The Kremlin has hidden details of the death count, but the country’s welfare statistics suggest the vast number of war wounded.
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Russian spies blamed for ‘Havana syndrome’ attacks on US diplomats
Kremlin denies that military intelligence unit was behind suspected sonic weapon attacks.
In game of prisoner swaps, Putin’s held most of the cards
Over six years, the Russian leader stockpiled American detainees, enhancing his bargaining position and thwarting backchannel efforts by Trump and Biden to bring citizens home.
Unconscionable abuse of reporter
Friday’s first anniversary of the jailing in Moscow of Evan Gershkovich is a reminder of the malign injustice and disregard for human rights underpinning Vladimir Putin’s regime.
Putin blames the West for hall massacre
The Russian president said that the attack had been carried out by ‘radical Islamists’, but that the perpetrators had been aided by Kyiv and its allies.
Putin doubles down on claims Ukraine helped ISIS
Vladimir Putin acknowledged the Crocus City Hall attack was carried out by Islamic extremists but continues to claim a link to Ukraine and the US.
Don’t believe the Kremlin over this attack: Putin is the prime suspect
The official Kremlin story line is already a shambles. In one of the most surveilled cities on earth, how could the terrorists continue their attack for more than an hour, then simply drive away?
Attack on Russian concert hall threatens Putin
The attack is seen as Putin’s failure to deliver on his promises of stability, while questions are being asked over why it took security forces more than an hour to respond as people died.
Islamic State bares its teeth
US intelligence that forewarned Moscow of an attack belies Putin’s cynical effort to blame Ukraine.
Whether it’s Russia or the West, IS views all sides as its target
The US and its allies may be facing off with authoritarian powers as wars in Ukraine and Gaza inflame global rivalries. But to Islamic State, they’re all enemies.
Putin vows to punish those behind concert hall massacre
Vladimir Putin has vowed retribution over a ‘barbaric terrorist attack’ at a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people, as four gunmen are arrested | WATCH
Niger’s junta scraps US deal
The military junta ended a decade-long agreement with America as US officials raised concerns about the country’s growing ties with Russia and Iran
Trump: We will 100 per cent stay in NATO
His comments came in an interview with Nigel Farage after Grant Shapps said that Britain should not rely on the US to win the war in Ukraine.
Putin celebrates an implausible victory
Vladimir Putin sang the Russian anthem and shouted ‘Long live Russia!’ at a concert on Red Square after securing a fifth term of office at rubber-stamp elections.
A modern-day Stalin? How the dictators compare
The Russian president’s allies insist his legacy will live on — but his enemies point to the dismantling of his predecessor’s cult of personality after his death.
‘Noon against Putin’: crowds vote at Russian embassies
Russians queued outside Moscow’s embassies where voting on Vladimir Putin’s new term took place. Some voters held anti-Kremlin signs or were dressed in opposition colours.
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