Day: March 14, 2023

United States President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have unveiled a plan that will see Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines, allowing the country to become only the seventh in the world with such military technology. Under the deal, Australia will buy three US Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from … Read moreWhy Australia wants nuclear-powered submarines

Ukraine has said that Russia’s proposal to extend the wartime grain export deal for 60 days goes against the agreement between the two countries. A Russian delegation announced on Monday that Moscow was ready to extend the Ukraine grain export deal following talks with the United Nations – but only for a further 60 days. … Read moreKyiv criticises Russian proposal to extend grain deal for 60 days

Fierce fighting is raging for control of the centre of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, Russian and Ukrainian forces say, as both sides claim battlefield successes in the longest running and bloodiest battle of Moscow’s invasion. Ukraine said on Monday that Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, which has said it is leading Moscow’s charge for the industrial … Read moreUkrainian and Russian losses mount in fierce battle for Bakhmut

The leaders of the United States, United Kingdom and Australia have announced more details of how Australia will acquire nuclear submarines under a security pact for the Asia Pacific that was first unveiled 18 months ago. Under the AUKUS agreement, which is aimed at preserving a “free and open” Indo Pacific, Australia will buy three … Read moreAustralia, US and UK unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine plans