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Australia news LIVE: Trump and Putin to meet to discuss end of Ukraine war; Australia promises US a defence revamp ahead of Albanese-Trump meeting

By Emily Kaine Updated October 17, 2025 — 8.11am first published at 5.44am Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later.

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