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The two countries have forged an informal alliance against the United States and other democratic nations that is now complicated by the Israel-Hamas war.

The Russsian president plans to redeploy Wagner mercenaries to Ukraine despite the suspicious plane crash death of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin.

He dismissed a peace deal with Ukraine as "not feasible", and labeled the West an "empire of lies".

Little is known about the Russian President's private life, but thanks to a leaked brochure, we now have a better insight into his plans.

One is known as 'General Armageddon', the other as 'Putin's chef'.

The rebellious mercenary soldiers who briefly took over a Russian military headquarters were gone Sunday, but the short-lived revolt has weakened President Vladimir Putin just as his forces are facing a fierce counteroffensive in Ukraine.

US intelligence officials believe that Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the private Wagner military group, had been planning a major challenge to Russia's military leadership for quite some time.

Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Ukraine early Friday.

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has been ridiculed after falsely claiming that the war in Ukraine was "launched against us".

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that President Vladimir Putin didn't seem serious about avoiding war in the days before Russia invaded Ukraine — and at one point told the British leader it would be easy to kill him with a missile.

The Russian President has dispatched one of his country's most modern warships armed with advanced hypersonic missiles on a long voyage through the Atlantic Ocean.

Russia warned on Thursday that if the US confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated missiles to Ukraine, it would be "another provocative move" that could prompt a response from Moscow.

Bout, who was released in a prisoner swap for US basketball star Brittney Griner, has made controversial remarks in a video interview with Kremlin-controlled TV network RT.

After Poland confirmed "Russian-made missiles" landed within its borders, the nation is now looking at triggering Article 5 of the NATO treaty. Here are the nations involved and what that could mean.

Take a look back at some of the most iconic moments of the Donald Trump presidency.

The last time Viktoris Skliar spoke to her boyfriend, he sounded cheerful. Then she recognised his tattoos in a photo of dead prisoners.

Ukrainian forces bombarded Russian positions in the occupied and illegally annexed southern Kherson region.

The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four Ukrainian regions and demand its immediate reversal.

Some fleeing Russians feel they can be seen as both "a refugee and an aggressor" by virtue of their passports.

Analysis: An explosion that severely damaged parts of the road and rail bridge between annexed Crimea and the Russian mainland seems designed to play into President Vladimir Putin's current talent for making bad decisions.

An explosion has caused the partial collapse of a bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula with Russia, damaging an important supply artery for the Kremlin's faltering war effort in southern Ukraine and hitting a towering symbol of Russian power in the region.

Chinese President Xi Jinping started his first foreign trip since the outbreak of the pandemic with a stop in Kazakhstan ahead of a summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and other leaders of a Central Asian security group.

The message from the European Union's top brass wasn't subtle when she appeared at a major speech wearing blue and yellow, the colours of Ukraine's flag.

Mask mandate scrapped for international flights; Climate change bill passes Senate; Driver refused bail over crash that killed five teenagers; RBA governor says more rate rises coming

Australia moving to weekly COVID-19 reporting; Community in shock after five teens killed in crash; Stranded sailors rescued

RBA hikes interest rates; Victorian premier apologises after damning triple-zero report; Interest rates expected to hit seven-year high.

Kyrgios beats Medvedev; 10 killed in Canada stabbing attack; Firetruck derails Sydney light rail; Millions receive pension, welfare boost; Lambie blasts Qantas outsourcing.

PM's plan to get older Aussies into the workforce; Migration cap lifted; NSW government and rail union dispute escalates

Chris Dawson declines to apply for bail; Biggest drop in home prices for 40 years; Nurses and midwives strike across.

COVID-19 isolation period reduced to five days; 'Peace' promised on NSW rail strikes; Chris Dawson arrives at Silverwater Prison; Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies.

Chris Dawson found guilty of 1982 murder of wife Lynette; Family reacts to guilty verdict.

Australian shares plunge; Bikie boss who survived shooting charged with murder; COVID-19 isolation period set to reduced to five days.

Independent inquiry launched into Morrison's secret ministries, John Barilaro charged for alleged assault, police give update on record drugs seizures

Anthony Albanese announces Robodebt royal commission; Qantas posts loss of more than $1 billion; Sydney rail strike disruption; Postage prices could climb again

Sydney train strikes continue amid union negotiations; Two bodies found in Adelaide retirement village

Morrison acted lawfully, Solicitor-General says; John Farnham having cancer surgery; Sydney train strike.

Scuba diver flown to hospital after drowning off North Bondi beach; Major police operation in Sydney; NRL Grand Final to stay in Sydney; Morrison secret portfolios 'breached Coalition deal'

Morrison took on five additional portfolios in secret: Albanese; New La Nina warning could mean another season of floods

Morrison portfolio claims 'extraordinary and unprecedented' says PM; Man charged after Canberra Airport shooting.

Children found in Queensland, police still seek man; 'Confronting' workplace report into NSW Parliament; McDonald's hit with $250m wage theft claim.

NRL coach dies suddenly; Veteran suicide interim report; Second WA monkeypox case; Police investigate Gold Coast stabbing

China's ambassador addresses press club; Seaplane crash lands into lake in NSW; Olivia Newton-John family accept state funeral.

Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73; Treasurer Matt Kean elected as new deputy leader of NSW Liberal party; NSW Liberal minister John Sidoti suspended from parliament.

Barilaro describes 'personal hell' over trade job row; Alleged Queensland gunman to face court; Two found dead in Brisbane home

Suspected Queensland farm shooter used a rifle; Bikie boss faces court in Melbourne after extradition; Wharfies strike in five states; China responds to Pelosi's Taiwan visit.

Monkeypox vaccines secured; Labor's climate bill passes lower house; Four people believed shot on rural Queensland property.

Greens to support government climate legislation; COVID-19 Moderna vaccine approved for 'vulnerable' children; Four states in firing line for 130km/h winds.

Interest rates rise to 1.85 per cent; Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike; Western Australia reels beneath savage storm.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet defends sacking of MP Eleni Petinos, the average mortgage borrower could see a $500 monthly hike tomorrow; Emma McKeon wins record 11th Commonwealth Games gold; Parents fight to reveal identity of teen murderer.

Three charged after guns, drugs seized; Australian tourist falls into sinkhole; Distress after sudden school closure.