Ukraine

Australia’s geographical isolation makes it hard to come up with an exact parallel, but let’s put ourselves in the shoes of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watching the Putin-Trump meeting on the weekend unfold. A major power launches an assault on Australia or Australian interests that we are ill-matched to contest, makes…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to return to D.C. for talks with President Trump on ending Russia's war on his country, six months on from his infamous White House meeting — this time flanked by European leaders.The big picture: It's been 1,271 days since Moscow's forces launched a full-scale…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rounded out his appearances on the Sunday shows with a bonzer appearance on "ABC News This Week" with Martha Raddatz.  As my colleague Susie Moore reported, Rubio appeared on "Meet the Press" on NBC, "Face the Nation" on CBS, and "Sunday Morning Futures" on Fox.…

It's not hard to understand Ukraine's unwillingness to part with even a square inch of its land in exchange for a peace deal. I wouldn't want to give up the Kenai Peninsula for a peace deal with Russia, or even to surrender Chicken to get a peace deal with Canada. But…

US President Donald Trump told Ukraine to give up hopes of getting back annexed Crimea or joining NATO as he prepared to host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington on Monday to press Kyiv into accepting a peace deal with Russia. After rolling out the red carpet for…

NATO-style Security guarantees are promising, but Ukraine is being asked give up eastern territory that serve as defence shield Published Aug 17, 2025 Last updated Aug 17, 2025 7 minute read President Donald Trump greets Russia's President Vladimir Putin Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (AP Photo/Julia…

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for talks with President Trump in Washington, D.C., this week, he will be flanked by several European leaders.The big picture: The Monday discussion could prove challenging, with Trump's positions following his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin appearing unfavorable to Ukraine...Read More

Dem Rep. calls out Trump team for doing damage control after Putin summit 06:52 Why a land swap in Ukraine’s Donbas has more nuance to it than Trump thinks 08:50 Trump floats land swap in Ukraine with allies seeing it as a non-starter for a peace deal 10:32 Epstein survivor…

Global markets face shaky week ahead as US pressure mounts on UkraineRead More

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025. — Reuters pic Enjoy 4.0% p.a. fixed returns with Versa starting August 2025 (New users…