US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December

US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December

The new figures suggest that Russian losses have dramatically accelerated in recent months,with half of those killed Wagner forces.

  • byAamer Madhani andZeke Miller

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Putin is one of the world’s richest men. But the money isn’t in his name

Putin is one of the world’s richest men. But the money isn’t in his name

A deluge of Western sanctions has fallen on Russia’s elite. How are its billionaires fighting to get their money (and yachts) back? And how are investigators following the money?

  • bySherryn Groch
The Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian train journeys:Experts'tips on doing the epic rail trips

The Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian train journeys:Experts'tips on doing the epic rail trips

The Trans-Siberian and the Trans-Mongolian are names that are instantly recognisable to many travellers.

  • byBen Groundwater
How documents on the internet exposed the inner workings of American espionage

How documents on the internet exposed the inner workings of American espionage

The series of detailed briefings open a rare window on the inner workings of American espionage including how the US spies on friends and foes alike.

  • byShane Harris andDan Lamothe
Russian charged with war crimes defends Ukrainian child abduction at UN

Russian charged with war crimes defends Ukrainian child abduction at UN

Russian officials have deported Ukrainian children to Russia,lied to them that they weren’t wanted by their parents and gave them Russian families and citizenship.

  • byEdith M. Lederer
China’s Xi to meet Putin next week,as Slovakia pledges to send warplanes to Ukraine

China’s Xi to meet Putin next week,as Slovakia pledges to send warplanes to Ukraine

The US on Friday said it would oppose any effort by China at the meeting to propose a ceasefire in Ukraine as the “ratification of Russian conquest”.

  • byKarl Ritter
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Why Rio Tinto’s massive Mongolia mine needs China and Russia

Why Rio Tinto’s massive Mongolia mine needs China and Russia

Oyu Tolgoi mine is one of the world’s most remote mining operations run by Anglo-Australian resources giant Rio Tinto.

  • bySimon Johanson
The blasts came:Medical student Anastasiia had 15 minutes to pack. Now she’s here

The blasts came:Medical student Anastasiia had 15 minutes to pack. Now she’s here

February 24 marks a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. How are those who fled the conflict and ended up in Australia faring? Four women tell their stories.

  • byNicole Abadee
‘We’re not afraid’:Australia-based Russians taking on Putin

‘We’re not afraid’:Australia-based Russians taking on Putin

Russia’s propaganda is legendary and full of tentacles. This group of people are fighting against it.

  • byChris Zappone
US basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home after prisoner swap

US basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home after prisoner swap

The WNBA player was freed after the US agreed to release notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout,once nicknamed “the Merchant of Death”.

  • byEric Tucker,Matthew Lee andZeke Miller
The best movies to watch before you travel to Russia

The best movies to watch before you travel to Russia

Movies filmed in Russia can be strangely difficult to find.

  • bySue Williams