The Issue

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia heads back to Kyiv for a personal and work visit, as Russia presses for an advantage in the 3-and-a-half year invasion of his country. Vasyl Myroshnychenko talks to 7NEWS about Australia’s links to the conflict, why turning back Russia is critical for Australia, and how Ukraine’s and Australia’s militaries can help one another.

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The impact of President Donald Trump's decision to cut foreign aid is starting to be felt in Australia's backyard.  A new report by the Lowy Institute shows China's influence is growing in Southeast Asia. Political Reporter Josh Martin sat down with the report's author, economist Alex Dayant. 

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Indispensable as our biggest trading partner, unmistakable as the rising military superpower, China is a giant challenge for our government. Few have spent longer studying that challenge than Geoff Raby. Australia's former Ambassador in Beijing sits down with 'The Issue' just as Prime Minister Albanese travels to China to meet President Xi Jinping. What must Albanese achieve in the meeting? How great is the military threat to our region? How does the Trump presidency in the United States change the equation? Raby addresses these issues, his time getting to know China's President and even his work in China with Kevin Rudd as he chats with The Issue.

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