In the 1.5-hour video call, the leaders discussed the need to “cope with the uncertainty of the external environment”.

Tennis Australia has recently issued a strong warning to its players, urging them not to participate in events held in Russia. This follows reports that Thanasi Kokkinakis, a member of the Australian Davis Cup team,

A foreign soldier who trained Oscar Jenkins to fight in Ukraine accused Russian troops of torturing and executing the Australian man to make an example of him.

In its dying days, the Biden administration has taken aim at Russia with a barrage of fresh sanctions. It will help Donald Trump.

Tennis Australia says it has advised its players against competing in Russia following reports that Davis Cup team member Thanasi Kokkinakis was featured in an exhibition in St. Petersburg two months ago.

The government is making urgent inquiries after reports the body of Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who was fighting for Ukraine, has been found.

Thanasi Kokkinakis competed in a Russian exhibition event at the end of 2024, despite being advised against doing so.

The Australian tennis star was paid to play in the unofficial event, which was backed by a state-owned energy company blacklisted by the Australian government.

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has a perfect record against Russian players since her home country was invaded three years ago.

Tennis Australia officials reportedly warned Thanasi Kokkinakis against travelling to St Petersberg for a controversial exhibition tournament last year.

Tennis Australia has once again reminded players not to participate in any exhibition events in Russia. The development came after a recent report published in a local media outlet’s report revealed that Thanasi Kokkinakis participated in an exhibition competition in Russia during the off-season.

Calls are growing for Australia to expel the Russian ambassador as government officials scramble to establish whether Australian prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is dead or alive.