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Jon Richardson

Brisbane Times

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Russia doesn’t have much to celebrate on Victory Day, as Ukraine brings the war home to Putin

Russia doesn’t have much to celebrate on Victory Day, as Ukraine brings the war home to Putin

Putin is under growing pressure at home as Ukraine continues to strike far inside Russia and more critics are voicing discontent with the war.

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Jon Richardson

Since WWII, it’s been taboo to force nations to cede land after war. Russia wants to normalise conquest again

Territorial concessions used to be common after wars. The formation of the UN after WWII was meant to put an end to this.

17.09.2025 30

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Jon Richardson

Australia’s knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now

Despite its geographical distance, Russia’s actions have real consequences for Australia. We need to stay properly informed and pay attention.

22.05.2025 10

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Putin made Trump wait, then strung him along – it’s clear his war aims in Ukraine have not changed

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed on a very limited ceasefire in Ukraine, making clear the Russian leader has no real ambition to stop the...

19.03.2025 20

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Jon Richardson