More than 400 detained at Navalny memorials in Russia: Rights group Flowers and candles laid to honour Putin critic were cleared away from monuments to victims of Soviet-era repression. Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2024
Moscow alleges Ukraine and domestic opposition were behind the fatal bombing of a St Petersburg cafe. These experts aren't so sure Experts are sceptical Ukraine and the domestic opposition were behind the bombing death of Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky and say there are others with potential motives — including factions within the Russian establishment. ABC News · Apr 5, 2023
Australian PM boosts ties with security partner India ahead of US visit Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited India to cement ties before dashing off to the US for talks that could include a scuppered submarine deal which infuriated France. Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2023
Australia joins global effort to starve Russia of war profits with oil price cap The move comes before a European winter that could be decisive for the war in Ukraine, and soaring international energy prices. The New Daily · Sep 19, 2022
Andrew Hastie says the Coalition commissioned up to 70 ships when last in government, while Labor commissioned none. Is that correct? Shadow Defence Minister Andrew Hastie says the Coalition commissioned up to 70 ships when last in government, and that Labor commissioned none. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ABC News · Aug 15, 2022
Koolendong military exercise set to wrap up in the Kimberley, with experts divided on its significance As the latest annual Koolendong exercises come to a close in Western Australia, a soldier says his brigade learned lessons — but experts are divided on its significance. ABC News · Jul 29, 2022
Xi Jinping once called Vladimir Putin his ‘bosom buddy’, but Russia's failing gambit in Ukraine hands China an opportunity China wants to strengthen ties with Russia, but given the complex love-hate relationship between the two powers, it's not clear how that will play out in Ukraine. ABC News · Apr 1, 2022
Scott Morrison’s Beijing attacks risk serious consequences Scott Morrison's attacks on China for not condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine are heightening tensions for no strategic gain, an expert has warned. The New Daily · Feb 27, 2022
What is a 'false flag' operation and could Russia use this to justify invading Ukraine? Russia is accused of staging "false flag" attacks — including the shelling of a kindergarten — as a pretext for invading Ukraine. So what is a "false flag" operation and who else has used them in the past? ABC News · Feb 18, 2022
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used to be a comedian, but staring down Vladimir Putin is no joke Russia and the US are facing off in what's been described as the most serious geopolitical conflict since the end of the Cold War. In the middle is Ukraine, led by former stand-up comedian and actor Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ABC News · Feb 11, 2022