Donald Trump has spent a long time praising him, but now the US president’s view of Vladimir Putin is shifting. Trump’s high hopes of getting Putin to the negotiating table are fading and Russia has recently launched one of the largest bombardments on Kyiv since the start of the war. Now, the end of the war in Ukraine seems as elusive as ever and Trump says Putin is ‘crazy’ and ‘playing with fire’.Today, international relations expert Rajan Menon on why Putin is humouring Trump but will never do as he asks and end the war. Featured: Rajan Menon, professor emeritus of international relations at the City College of New York and senior research scholar at Columbia University
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Can farmers endure repeated floods and drought?
When it looked like heavy rain was on its way, Taree farmer Josh Hack knew he had to act and move his cattle to higher ground.Now, like so many others, Josh is facing the cleanup from the record-breaking floods that devastated large parts of the NSW Mid North Coast and Hunter regions. Today, we consider the plight of Australia’s farmers like Josh, but also those further south fighting their way through severe drought and ask the question; is Australia still fit for farming? Featured: Josh Hack, Taree farmerJess Davis, ABC climate reporter
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Trump’s white 'genocide' claims explained
Donald Trump is beginning to make a habit of confronting world leaders while the cameras are rolling in the Oval Office.His latest victim is South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa who was ambushed with Trump’s claims that white farmers are being persecuted in his country. Today, Nancy Jacobs, a professor of history at Brown University on why Trump is so keen to spread false assertions of genocide and why white South Africans are moving to the US as refugees.Featured: Nancy Jacobs, professor of history at Brown University
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Why can’t Israel’s allies stop Netanyahu?
World leaders are strengthening their condemnations of Israel after it's renewed assault in Gaza and limiting the supply of humanitarian aid.Anthony Albanese described the ongoing blockade as 'an outrage' after the UK, France and Canada threatened sanctions last week, urging Israel to halt its latest offensive and allow more food and supplies into the besieged territory. Nevertheless, Israel's leadership is pressing ahead.Today, a British surgeon in Gaza about the conditions on the ground, and a peace and conflict expert about what the world can do now.Featured:Dr Victoria Rose, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in GazaDr Eyal Mayroz, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict studies, University of Sydney
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Why energy giants want to control solar batteries
It was a decision driven by spite for Sydney man Peter Anderson. He was determined to buy a solar battery for his home so he could take money away from the big power companies, while never receiving a hefty power bill again. But his plan came unstuck after agreeing to participate in a so-called virtual power plant. Today, energy reporter David Mercer on Peter’s dilemma, how giving back to the grid really works and whether it’s worth it. Featured: Dan Mercer, ABC energy reporter
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