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Brisbane Times

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The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

As Ukrainian and European officials sprang into a frenzy over Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, the Russian president just sat back and watched.

25.11.2025 5

WA Today

Paul Sonne

The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

As Ukrainian and European officials sprang into a frenzy over Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, the Russian president just sat back and watched.

25.11.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sonne

The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

As Ukrainian and European officials sprang into a frenzy over Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, the Russian president just sat back and watched.

25.11.2025 10

The Age

Paul Sonne

The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

The West has started a pain contest with Putin – and he’s tough as nails

As Ukrainian and European officials sprang into a frenzy over Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan, the Russian president just sat back and watched.

25.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Sonne

After almost losing Trump, Putin changes tack and gets US president right where he wants him

By speaking a language Trump understands, Putin has secured a one-on-one meeting with the US leader, without Zelensky present. For Ukraine, it’s a...

11.08.2025 3

WA Today

Paul Sonne

After almost losing Trump, Putin changes tack and gets US president right where he wants him

By speaking a language Trump understands, Putin has secured a one-on-one meeting with the US leader, without Zelensky present. For Ukraine, it’s a...

11.08.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Sonne

After almost losing Trump, Putin changes tack and gets US president right where he wants him

By speaking a language Trump understands, Putin has secured a one-on-one meeting with the US leader, without Zelensky present. For Ukraine, it’s a...

11.08.2025 5

The Age

Paul Sonne

After almost losing Trump, Putin changes tack and gets US president right where he wants him

By speaking a language Trump understands, Putin has secured a one-on-one meeting with the US leader, without Zelensky present. For Ukraine, it’s a...

11.08.2025 3

Brisbane Times

Paul Sonne