Putin’s nuclear bang is more of a whimper
We shouldn’t be fooled by apocalyptic threats – even Russians are losing faith.
Vladimir Putin
Putin’s long-range missile headlines flag grim new chapter
Whatever species of bomb landed on the Ukraine city of Dnipro, the Russian dictator has succeeded in unleashing a new wave of fear about a deadly weapon of mass destruction constantly threatened but never actually fired in combat. Until now.
Putin vows more tests of nuke-capable missile
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said they were already looking for updated air-defence systems from allies in response to the new threat.
Battle to end Ukraine war moves to negotiating table
The once unthinkable – ceding land to Russia – is being discussed quietly as the reality of Russia’s near three-year invasion takes its toll.
War and appeasement: why a deal with Putin will backfire
US president-elect Donald Trump’s idea to negotiate a swift end to the Ukraine war is unrealistic.
Putin threat to go global after missile attack
Vladimir Putin warned of a global conflict and threatened that Moscow could carry out attacks on Britain and the US.
‘We’re heading toward WWIII’ warns Putin after Ukraine attack
Confirming Russia had fired an Oreshnik ballistic missile at a Dnipro weapons plant, Vladimir Putin accused the US and UK of ‘pushing the entire world towards a global conflict.’
Sustained mayhem: How Putin could retaliate to Storm Shadow strikes
Explosive parcels, cyberattacks and poisonings point to how Russia’s might respond to British long-range missiles fired into the Kursk region
‘Reacting to pictures in his head’: Will Putin use nuclear weapons?
As Moscow threatens to respond to Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles, experts warn Vladimir Putin’s state of mind is the danger that could lead him to going for the nuclear option.
‘Reprehensible’: Aussie fury at Putin threat
The Russian President has issued his strongest warning yet that he is willing to use nuclear weapons, drawing the ire of an Australian leader.
Ukraine warns of more long range missile attacks amid Putin’s nuclear threat
Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will use more US-supplied missiles to strike inside Russia as Moscow threatens a nuclear response after six ATACMs were fired 130kms inside the country.
Ukraine Trump’s first test of foreign policy bragging
A negotiated deal could leave Putin in control of 20 per cent of Ukraine for which he has paid a heavy price in blood and treasure.
US missile decision is simply too little too late
Joe Biden wants to strengthen Ukraine’s hand as much as possible before likely negotiations under Donald Trump. It’s just a shame he left it so late to make this move.
How Trump can help Ukraine win
He could sway Putin by mobilising the $300 billion in Russian money frozen in Western banks.
Serious concerns over spy boss
Concern within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance about Donald Trump’s choice of Tulsi Gabbard as his national intelligence supremo is legitimate.
Trump in box seat, but Xi is ready to rumble at the G20
As Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin miss the South American summits, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is meeting with dozens of world leaders to shore up support.
Russia-Azerbaijan gas-swap scheme ‘a trojan horse’ for Putin
A row over Azerbaijan’s plans to ‘rebadge’ Russian gas to keep it flowing is the latest problem to hit the climate conference.
Aus-US relationship will ‘continue to prosper’: Rudd
The former PM has spoken about the importance of the relationship between the two countries as Donald Trump appoints 27-year-old campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt to the high profile White House role.
Call to probe Musk’s contacts with Russia
Two Democratic senators have asked the Biden administration to investigate whether the billionaire SpaceX founder’s conversations are a security risk.
Zelensky tips war to end ‘sooner’ with Trump in office
The Ukrainian president’s prediction came as he also slammed Germany’s Olaf Scholz who has made his first call to Russian president Vladimir Putin in two years.
This may be the best book I’ve read this year
This story is so unusually brilliant, so unique in structure, so ludicrous, hilarious and ominous at once, that it’s hard to believe it’s a work of 21st-century Australian storytelling.
‘Putin’: Looming wedge with Trump White House
Donald Trump will not enter the White House until January next year, but potential worldview clashes with Australia are already arising.
Kremlin denies call between Putin and Trump
The Kremlin has claimed a report Donald Trump had urged Vladimir Putin in a phone call not to escalate the Ukraine conflict was ‘false information’.
Russia, Ukraine exchange record drone strikes after Trump-Putin call
The surge in fighting occurred despite a reported phone call from Donald Trump urging the Russian President not to escalate the conflict.
Ukrainians deserve better than a ‘dirty deal’ with Putin
Most European governments hate and fear Donald Trump. Yet they see one big reason to welcome him into the White House. He will get them off the hook in Ukraine and take most of the blame for its betrayal.
Truth in Forsyth’s fantasies
As The Day of the Jackal returns, Frederick Forsyth talks about the death of his wife, foiling a Putin plot and what he really thought of John le Carre.
Vlad and Donald say they are ready to talk
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump indicated that they were ready to hold talks after the Republican tycoon won this week’s election.
America needs a war leader. Has it got one?
How the next president handles Putin, Xi and Kim will define their term – not only for the US but the world.
The WSJ’s verdict on Kamala Harris
At home, she’s no centrist. Abroad, she seems unprepared for the dangers ahead. If she does win, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will quickly test her mettle.
Dangerous troop ties in evil axis
North Korea’s military help for Russia is a wake-up call for us all – not just across Europe but also in our own Indo-Pacific region.
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