Pauline Hanson and associates praised Vladimir Putin while senior members sought funding to influence Australian gun laws.

The entities involved

• Pauline Hanson →

  Australian politician (born 1954)

  • Anthony Albanese is facing coalition instability and poor polling results as rivals gain primary vote share.Mon 03:06
  • Gina Rinehart is cited as Pauline Hanson's number one backer, while Hanson remains associated with One Nation and was invited to a ball at the Casino.Sun 19:08
• Vladimir Putin →

  2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)

  • The UK maintains its policy against direct engagement with Russians while Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.Mon 17:01
  • Ukrainian drone attacks target Russian capital, while Putin is accused of launching war against Ukraine and targets Crimea.Mon 15:05

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• Putin plans military mobilization amid growing war strain affecting Russian public opinion.Jul 27
• Andy Burnham supports Ukraine and pressures Russia, prompting threats from Vladimir Putin against the UK.Sep 8
• Vladimir Putin strengthens his grip on the country.Fri 22:45