Australia-India PMs to meet virtually
Scott Morrison and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are due to hold a virtual summit on Monday, with a free trade deal on the agenda.
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Russians keep up missile attacks on cities
US President Joe Biden is due to talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a bid to stop Beijing supporting Russia's war machine.
Ukraine diplomacy efforts stepped up
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators are set to talk again after both sides cited progress, even after Russia attacked a base near the Polish border.
Russia ‘won’t guarantee’ aid access
Ukraine's foreign minister says he has been unable to secure a promise from his counterpart in Russia to halt firing so aid can reach civilians.
Ukraine bids to deny Russian victory claim
A senior Ukrainian official says his country must hold off Russia's attack for the next seven to 10 days to deny Moscow any sort of victory.
West finding Russia balancing act: MP
The West needs to balance a unified response to Russian aggression without provoking an expansion of the conflict in Ukraine, a Labor MP says.
Fire near Ukraine nuclear plant put out
There is no indication of elevated radiation levels at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, after a fire broke out in a training building nearby.
Quad leaders to discuss Ukraine crisis
Leaders of Australia, the United States, India and Japan will come together on Thursday for a virtual meeting of the Quad alliance.
Ukraine’s president vows to stay put
Missiles have hit the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as Russian forces press on with a full-scale invasion.
Putin escapes new US Russia sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is an aggressor with a "sinister vision of the world" and a misguided dream of recreating the Soviet Union, Joe Biden says.
UK will ‘hobble’ Russia with sanctions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he UK and its allies will release a barrage of sanctions in response to Russia's 'hideous and barbaric venture' in Ukraine.
Biden agrees to Ukraine summit with Putin
US President Joe Biden has agreed "in principle" to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin as long as Russia holds off on an imminent assault on Ukraine.
Russia, Belarus to extend military drills
Belarus says it is extending military drills with Russia as Western leaders continue to warn of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Putin to oversee Russian nuclear drills
Russian president Vladimir Putin will oversee nuclear drills involving the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles, in what analysts say is a show of strength.
Morrison holds talks with UK PM Johnson
Scott Morrison and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met virtually on Thursday morning, discussing defence agreements and tensions in Ukraine.
Ukraine, rebels trade shelling accusations
Reports of shelling across the ceasefire line in eastern Ukraine have raised alarm at a time when Western countries have warned of a Russian invasion any day.
Russian pullback reports unconvincing: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says ongoing cyber attacks show that reports of a Russian pullback from Ukraine are "unconvincing".
Russian pullout meets Western scepticism
Russian announcements that it is withdrawing more of its troops and equipment from around Ukraine have been met with scepticism by the the US and the UK.
Russia says some troops return to base
Following days of US and British warnings that Russia might invade Ukraine, Moscow says some of its military units are returning to their bases.
Morrison hits out at Russian aggression
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit out at Russia amassing troops on the Ukraine border, as Australian diplomatic staff evacuate Kyiv.
No sign of Russian invasion, says France
A 90 minute conversation between the Russian and French leaders has revealed no signs of an imminent invasion, France says.
US says more Russian troops near Ukraine
The US says Russia is massing more troops near the Ukraine border and an invasion could come before the end of the Winter Olympics.
Cambodia says Myanmar frees Australian
Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and former advisor to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has been freed from detention, Cambodian media reports say.
West trying to lure Russia into war: Putin
A defiant Vladimir Putin shows no sign of backing down from security demands over the ongoing unrest in Ukraine, and says the West is trying to provoke war.
Russia, US clash at UN over Ukraine crisis
The US and Russia have squared off in the United Nations Security Council, with a vote approving a public meeting on a Russian troop build-up near Ukraine
Australian boy in Syrian prison freed
An Australian boy held in a Syrian prison is reportedly in the custody of US-backed forces after begging for his life from within the jail.
Europe weighs up Australia travel freedoms
There is the potential for Australia to be restored to a European safe travel list as infection rates in the country continue to fall.
US imposes sanctions over abuse of Uighurs
The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Chinese biotech and surveillance companies and government entities for actions in Xinjiang province.
Russia seeks early security talks with US
Russia says Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden could speak again before New Year.
EU leaders weigh new sanctions on Russia
An EU summit in Brussels is leaning towards strong economic sanctions against Russia to deter any threat from its military build-up on the border with Ukraine.
EU leaders mull sanctions against Russia
EU leaders are meeting to discuss possible sanctions against Russia if it launches an attack on Ukraine.