Russia’s winter of discontent

Putin’s decision to force droves of unwilling and undertrained reservists to the front line in Ukraine is a desperate move which will achieve nothing but more pointless slaughter.

A Marshall Plan to rebuild Ukraine

Putin’s calamitous invasion of Ukraine has wrecked dozens of towns and cities and wreaked hundreds of billions of dollars of damage. The western allies must help rebuild Ukraine when victory on the battlefield is achieved, just as the Marshall Plan helped rebuild western Europe after WW2.

President Zelenskyy’s address to the UN

In sharp contrast to Putin’s belligerent and blustering TV appearance, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine addressed the 77th session of the United Nations and pledged continued Ukrainian resistance in typical inspiring, articulate and resolute style.

How Ukraine routed the Russians

Three key insights about modern warfare can be drawn from the recent Ukrainian success in routing the Russian invaders but further success depends on continued support from the West.

Australia must do more to help Ukraine

Ukraine’s heroic but lonely resistance against Russian aggression is paving dividends as the invaders retreat in disarray, but more sophisticated and long-range weapons are required to defeat the enemy.

Ukraine won’t give an inch against Russia

Russian apologists such as Noam Chomsky have constantly urged Ukraine to surrender but the enemies of the West must face the fact that Ukrainians remain determined to save their nation from destruction.

Ukraine is winning its impossible war

Many ‘realists’ and apologists were eager to surrender on Ukraine’s behalf when Putin’s troops invaded in February, but Ukraine’s stunning recent victories proves the doubters, appeasers and faint hearts that Ukraine can and will win, if only we support them.

The Russian fish rots from the head

The fatal lack of flexibility and independence within the Russian military is no accident, and reflects the paranoia of Russia’s leadership clique and the personality flaws of Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine’s heroes push Putin to the brink

Ukraine’s stunning counter-attack has forced Russian forces to flee from Kharkiv and Putin is now cowering in his mansion to avoid his military officials. Staring defeat in the face, what might his next desperate move be?

Desperate Russia may lash out against the world

Putin is growing increasingly desperate as his army fails to subdue Ukraine, and Russia is likely to become even more dangerous and unpredictable as a result.

Ukraine fights on – but needs western weapons

Ukraine continues to resist Russia’s murderous invasion, but ultimate victory will require increased flows of Western weapons and continued international support.

Ukraine turns the tide in Kherson

Ukraine’s counter-attack in the south of the country is driving back the Russian invaders and increasing optimism that Putin’s ramshackle thugs can be ousted once and for all.