Albanese meeting Trump will come with an unavoidable cost
It's good tactical advice from members of congress on both sides of the aisle. Leaders who pay court in person are more likely to extract a beneficial deal from the transactional president. Yet this can prove risky, as the Oval Office clash between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in February dramatically highlighted.
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Ukraine expects Russian push as drones 'target Moscow'
Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has warned of a possible new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, a part of northeastern Ukraine which has been the scene of heavy fighting since Russia invaded in 2022. Russian forces have been slowly grinding their way through Ukrainian lines along several parts of the frontline this northern hemisphere summer, throwing forth continuous waves of infantry as it seeks to press home its advantage in men and munitions. Russian troops have already pushed into northern Ukraine's Sumy region over the past months, carving out a small foothold there. "I dedicated two days to working with units in Kharkiv region," Syrskyi wrote in a post on the Telegram app. He said he spent the time talking to commanders, studying the situation in the area and the needs of troops there. "The Russians are looking to press with numbers but we have to be ready, use appropriate tactical and technological solutions not to allow the (Russian soldiers) to move forward," Syrskyi said. Russian air defences shot down four Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on Saturday, the city's mayor said, while one of the capital's main airports temporarily halted outgoing flights. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were working at the sites of the downed drones but gave no information on potential damage. The Defence Ministry said 94 drones had been destroyed over Russia overnight on Saturday and 45 more between 8am and 1.50pm. Outgoing flights at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport were temporarily paused on Saturday before they were later lifted, Russia's Rosaviatsia aviation authority said, citing "restrictions" over the capital's airspace as well as strong winds. Rosaviatsia said incoming and outgoing flights at airports in several other Russian cities were also temporarily halted, including at St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport, citing safety concerns. Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has warned of a possible new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, a part of northeastern Ukraine which has been the scene of heavy fighting since Russia invaded in 2022. Russian forces have been slowly grinding their way through Ukrainian lines along several parts of the frontline this northern hemisphere summer, throwing forth continuous waves of infantry as it seeks to press home its advantage in men and munitions. Russian troops have already pushed into northern Ukraine's Sumy region over the past months, carving out a small foothold there. "I dedicated two days to working with units in Kharkiv region," Syrskyi wrote in a post on the Telegram app. He said he spent the time talking to commanders, studying the situation in the area and the needs of troops there. "The Russians are looking to press with numbers but we have to be ready, use appropriate tactical and technological solutions not to allow the (Russian soldiers) to move forward," Syrskyi said. Russian air defences shot down four Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on Saturday, the city's mayor said, while one of the capital's main airports temporarily halted outgoing flights. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were working at the sites of the downed drones but gave no information on potential damage. The Defence Ministry said 94 drones had been destroyed over Russia overnight on Saturday and 45 more between 8am and 1.50pm. Outgoing flights at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport were temporarily paused on Saturday before they were later lifted, Russia's Rosaviatsia aviation authority said, citing "restrictions" over the capital's airspace as well as strong winds. Rosaviatsia said incoming and outgoing flights at airports in several other Russian cities were also temporarily halted, including at St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport, citing safety concerns. Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has warned of a possible new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, a part of northeastern Ukraine which has been the scene of heavy fighting since Russia invaded in 2022. Russian forces have been slowly grinding their way through Ukrainian lines along several parts of the frontline this northern hemisphere summer, throwing forth continuous waves of infantry as it seeks to press home its advantage in men and munitions. Russian troops have already pushed into northern Ukraine's Sumy region over the past months, carving out a small foothold there. "I dedicated two days to working with units in Kharkiv region," Syrskyi wrote in a post on the Telegram app. He said he spent the time talking to commanders, studying the situation in the area and the needs of troops there. "The Russians are looking to press with numbers but we have to be ready, use appropriate tactical and technological solutions not to allow the (Russian soldiers) to move forward," Syrskyi said. Russian air defences shot down four Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on Saturday, the city's mayor said, while one of the capital's main airports temporarily halted outgoing flights. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were working at the sites of the downed drones but gave no information on potential damage. The Defence Ministry said 94 drones had been destroyed over Russia overnight on Saturday and 45 more between 8am and 1.50pm. Outgoing flights at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport were temporarily paused on Saturday before they were later lifted, Russia's Rosaviatsia aviation authority said, citing "restrictions" over the capital's airspace as well as strong winds. Rosaviatsia said incoming and outgoing flights at airports in several other Russian cities were also temporarily halted, including at St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport, citing safety concerns. Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has warned of a possible new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, a part of northeastern Ukraine which has been the scene of heavy fighting since Russia invaded in 2022. Russian forces have been slowly grinding their way through Ukrainian lines along several parts of the frontline this northern hemisphere summer, throwing forth continuous waves of infantry as it seeks to press home its advantage in men and munitions. Russian troops have already pushed into northern Ukraine's Sumy region over the past months, carving out a small foothold there. "I dedicated two days to working with units in Kharkiv region," Syrskyi wrote in a post on the Telegram app. He said he spent the time talking to commanders, studying the situation in the area and the needs of troops there. "The Russians are looking to press with numbers but we have to be ready, use appropriate tactical and technological solutions not to allow the (Russian soldiers) to move forward," Syrskyi said. Russian air defences shot down four Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on Saturday, the city's mayor said, while one of the capital's main airports temporarily halted outgoing flights. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were working at the sites of the downed drones but gave no information on potential damage. The Defence Ministry said 94 drones had been destroyed over Russia overnight on Saturday and 45 more between 8am and 1.50pm. Outgoing flights at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport were temporarily paused on Saturday before they were later lifted, Russia's Rosaviatsia aviation authority said, citing "restrictions" over the capital's airspace as well as strong winds. Rosaviatsia said incoming and outgoing flights at airports in several other Russian cities were also temporarily halted, including at St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport, citing safety concerns.
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Ukraine expects Russian push as drones 'target Moscow'
Ukraine's top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has warned of a possible new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, a part of northeastern Ukraine which has been the scene of heavy fighting since Russia invaded in 2022. Russian forces have been slowly grinding their way through Ukrainian lines along several parts of the frontline this northern hemisphere summer, throwing forth continuous waves of infantry as it seeks to press home its advantage in men and munitions. Russian troops have already pushed into northern Ukraine's Sumy region over the past months, carving out a small foothold there. "I dedicated two days to working with units in Kharkiv region," Syrskyi wrote in a post on the Telegram app. He said he spent the time talking to commanders, studying the situation in the area and the needs of troops there. "The Russians are looking to press with numbers but we have to be ready, use appropriate tactical and technological solutions not to allow the (Russian soldiers) to move forward," Syrskyi said. Russian air defences shot down four Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on Saturday, the city's mayor said, while one of the capital's main airports temporarily halted outgoing flights. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were working at the sites of the downed drones but gave no information on potential damage. The Defence Ministry said 94 drones had been destroyed over Russia overnight on Saturday and 45 more between 8am and 1.50pm. Outgoing flights at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport were temporarily paused on Saturday before they were later lifted, Russia's Rosaviatsia aviation authority said, citing "restrictions" over the capital's airspace as well as strong winds. Rosaviatsia said incoming and outgoing flights at airports in several other Russian cities were also temporarily halted, including at St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport, citing safety concerns.
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3 hours ago
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Two US aid workers hurt: Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says two US aid workers have suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a grenade attack at a food distribution site in the Gaza Strip. The United States and Israeli-backed GHF said in a statement that the injured workers were receiving medical treatment and were in a stable condition. "The attack - which preliminary information indicates was carried out by two assailants who threw two grenades at the Americans - occurred at the conclusion of an otherwise successful distribution in which thousands of Gazans safely received food," the GHF said. This morning, two American aid workers were injured in a targeted terrorist attack during food distribution activities at SDS-3 in Khan Younis. The attack – which preliminary information indicates was carried out by two assailants who threw two grenades at the Americans –…— Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (@GHFUpdates) July 5, 2025 The GHF, which began distributing aid in the Gaza Strip in May, employs private US military contractors tasked with providing security at their sites. It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack. The Israeli military, in a later statement, accused what it called "terrorist organisations" of sabotaging the distribution of aid in the Gaza Strip. There has been an escalation in violence in the enclave as efforts continue to reach a ceasefire agreement. Hamas on Friday reported it had responded positively to a US-brokered deal and was prepared to enter into talks. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Gazan authorities reported at least 70 people have been killed in the territory by the Israeli military in the last 24 hours, including 23 near aid distribution sites. The ministry did not specify where or how exactly they had been killed. The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the reports. In a statement on Friday, the military said that in the past week, troops had killed 100 militants in the Gaza Strip and claimed that it had "operational control" over 65 per cent of the enclave after an offensive against Hamas fighters in the north. The Hamas-run interior ministry on Thursday warned residents of the coastal enclave not to assist the GHF, saying deadly incidents near its food distribution sites endangered hungry Gazans. The GHF has said it has delivered more than 52 million meals to Palestinians in five weeks. The GHF bypasses traditional aid channels, including the United Nations, which says the US-based organisation is neither impartial nor neutral. Since Israel lifted an 11-week aid blockade on the Gaza Strip on May 19, the UN says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid handouts. A senior UN official said last week that the majority of people killed were trying to reach aid distribution sites of the GHF. The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered in October 2023 when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing about 1200 people and taking 251 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Gaza's health ministry says Israel's retaliatory military assault on the enclave has killed more than 57,000 Palestinians. It has also caused a hunger crisis, internally displaced the strip's entire population and prompted accusations of genocide and war crimes. Israel denies the accusations.
