Russia-Ukraine war
Father who moved family to Russia to escape ‘woke’ America is sent to front line
Derek Huffman, who relocated his family to Russia seeking “traditional” values, thought he had joined the Russian Army in a non-combat role.
- Kieran Kelly and Louis Brady
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Inside Russia’s suicide drone factories manned by teenagers
Children as young as 15 are recruited to help increase the production of drones, a key to Vladimir Putin’s plans to relentlessly pound Ukrainian cities and drain morale.
- Daniel Hardaker
Princess Diana campaigned to ban these deadly weapons. Some of Europe wants them back
As European countries bordering Russia sense danger, one of the late princess’ greatest legacies is coming under threat too.
- David Crowe
Drones are now key to winning wars. The US makes hardly any
With rivals and potential enemies quickly developing cheap and lethal drones, the US is taking urgent steps to catch up.
- Farah Stockman
‘Chaos and disorder’: Russian spies named, sanctioned by UK government
The UK government revealed the Russian agents who engaged in the attacks over more than a decade, in a rare exposure aimed at highlighting the scale of the threat to the public.
- David Crowe
Australian tanks arrive in Ukraine after nine-month wait
Around 40 Australian army tanks have arrived in Ukraine to help defend the country against Vladimir Putin’s invading Russian forces.
- Matthew Knott
Do not bomb Moscow: Trump restricts new weapons for Ukraine
The US president’s warning raises new doubts about pressure being applied on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- David Crowe
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‘Narcissist v assassin’: Trump’s latest threat to Putin comes with extra oomph
It is wise to be wary about the US president’s tough talk when he speaks about Ukraine. This time, however, he’s throwing serious military hardware behind his message to Moscow.
- David Crowe
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- Putin's Russia
Trump gives Putin 50-day deadline to end war or face secondary sanctions
The US president seized on Russia’s economic weakness and spoke openly of his ability to use US tariffs as a tool to compel foreign leaders to back down from war.
- Michael Koziol and David Crowe
US pledges to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine in funding deal
The move reflects the growing impatience in the White House with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- David Crowe
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