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News.com.au
6 hours ago
- News.com.au
Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand after Putin summit
US President Donald Trump has suddenly shifted his campaign to halt the Ukraine war to securing a full peace agreement after a summit with Russia's President Vladimir Putin failed to secure a ceasefire. Three hours of talks between the White House and Kremlin leaders at an Alaska air base produced no breakthrough but Mr Trump and European leaders said they wanted a new summit that includes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Mr Zelensky will now go to Washington on Monday while European leaders said they were ready to intensify sanctions against Russia after Mr Trump briefed them on the summit. Mr Trump remained upbeat, calling the summit 'a great and very successful day in Alaska!' in a Truth Social post. The US president added that European leaders had backed his plan for a new summit. 'It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a peace agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere ceasefire agreement, which often times do not hold up,' he added. Zelensky in Washington He confirmed Monday's meeting with Mr Zelensky and said he hoped a Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit would follow. 'Potentially, millions of people's lives will be saved,' Mr Trump commented. Before the summit, Mr Trump had warned of 'severe consequences' if Russia did not accept a ceasefire. When asked about this by Fox News after the talks, Mr Trump said that 'because of what happened today, I think I don't have to think about that now'. Mr Putin has repeatedly said only a full peace deal could halt the war he ordered in February 2022, which has left tens of thousands dead and widespread destruction in Ukraine. Mr Putin again spoke of addressing the 'root causes' of the conflict at the summit and some analysts said Mr Trump may have conceded ground. 'Faced with what appears to be Putin's stonewalling, lectures on history, or other dodges, Mr Trump backed away again,' said Daniel Fried, a former US ambassador to Poland and now a fellow at the Atlantic Council think tank. Flying back to Washington, Mr Trump spoke first with Mr Zelensky, the White House said. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders later joined the call, officials said. The Europeans, who had been wary of the Alaska meeting, held their own talks on Saturday and afterwards expressed support for a new summit. Their statement did not mention a ceasefire, just the need for more action to force Russia into 'a just and lasting peace'. 'As long as the killing in Ukraine continues, we stand ready to uphold the pressure on Russia. We will continue to strengthen sanctions and wider economic measures to put pressure on Russia's war economy until there is a just and lasting peace,' they said. The war went on despite the summit. Ukraine announced Saturday that Russia launched 85 attack drones and a ballistic missile during the night. Russia said it had taken two more villages in Ukraine. Mr Trump and Mr Putin emerged from their talks to offer warm words at a 12-minute press briefing but took no questions. 'We're not there yet, but we've made progress. There's no deal until there's a deal,' Trump said. He called the meeting 'extremely productive' with 'many points' agreed, but did not offer specifics. 'Next time in Moscow' Mr Putin also spoke in general terms. 'We hope that the understanding we have reached will … pave the way for peace in Ukraine.' Mr Putin warned Ukraine and European countries to 'not create any obstacles' and not 'make attempts to disrupt this emerging progress through provocation or behind-the-scenes intrigues'. As Mr Trump mused about a second meeting, Mr Putin smiled and said in English: 'Next time in Moscow'. Putin warns Western allies Mr Trump, whose tone with Mr Zelensky has changed since he berated the Ukrainian leader at the White House in February, told Fox that 'Now it's really up to President Zelensky to get it done'. Mr Zelensky, who has rejected Russian demands that Ukraine give up territory, was not invited to Friday's talks. But he said Saturday that he supported the American efforts. 'It is important that America's strength has an impact on the development of the situation,' he said. Russia in recent days has made battlefield gains that could strengthen Mr Putin's hand in any negotiations. Although Ukraine announced as Mr Putin was flying in that it had retaken several villages, Russia's army on Saturday claimed the capture of Kolodyazi in Ukraine's Donetsk region and Vorone in the neighbouring Dnipropetrovsk region.
News.com.au
a day ago
- News.com.au
Vegan activist Tash Peterson raising $30,000 to leave Australia after defamation suit
A controversial vegan activist who filed for bankruptcy after a court found she had defamed a Perth vet is attempting to raise money to leave Australia for 'the world's biggest vegan camp out' in the United Kingdom. Tash Peterson and boyfriend Jack Higgs had their passports confiscated when they filed for bankruptcy in May, after WA Supreme Court Chief Justice Peter Quinlan ordered they pay $280,000 in damages. Justice Quinlan found the pair had published defamatory claims that a Bicton vet was 'eating her own patients', with Ms Peterson claiming the court battled meant her 'personal accounts have been wiped'. The pair returned to social media on Friday to urge their supporters to donate to a GoFundMe campaign to help them acquire $30,000 demanded by their bankruptcy trustees 'because they're concerned we are going to flee Australia for good'. 'Because of this, we are trying to raise funds so that I can give my speech at the Vegan Camp Out,' Peterson said in a video. 'The only purpose of our trip is to speak up for non-human animals. Not to run away. 'We only have one week to raise the $30,000'. The pair said the funds, which will contribute to a bond, will be returned to them when they return to Australia and forfeit their passports once again, and will then go to the animal NGO, Farm Transparency Project. Ms Peterson is listed as a speaker for the vegan Camp Out, a four-day festival at Bygrave Woods in Hertfordshire which includes talks from vegan activists such as Paul McCartney's ex-wife, Heather Mills. The GoFundMe campaign is being run by Ms Peterson's mother, Sally, and as of Saturday morning had raised more than $2000 to a target of $5500, with donations ranging from $20 to as large as $300. The festival website describes Ms Peterson as a WA-based animal activist 'known for her bold and attention-grabbing approach' with a 'controversial style which often includes civil disobedience'. Ms Peterson is most well-known for protests staged outside restaurants and agricultural shows, and according to her own social media have resulted in 30 police move-on orders, three restraining orders, and 17 convictions.
ABC News
2 days ago
- ABC News
The dealiest conflict ever for journalists
More journalists have been killed in Gaza, adding to the highest ever media death toll recorded. Why are journalists being killed in such high numbers and are conflict zones like Gaza and Sudan becoming black holes for news coverage? Former foreign correspondent Peter Greste is adamant that foreign correspondents are necessary, but we're fighting a losing battle. New "Post and Boast" legislation has got journalists and lawyers in Western Australia worried. The State Government has been debating new law this week which could have a profound effect on freedom of speech. SBS Managing Director James Taylor has announced he will step down from his role this year in order to head up Ooh Media. it leaves SBS without a chairperson or clear MD at the same time. And Netflix is getting more expensive, again! Can the streamer justify $28.99 a month to content hungry viewers? Guest: Professor Peter Greste, Executive Director of the Alliance for Journalists' Freedom, Professor at the University of Queensland and former correspondent for Al Jazeera in the Middle East
