Emma Gillespie

From The Daily Oz, I'm Emma Gillespie.

I'm Lucy Tarsal.

It's Wednesday the 27th of May.

Here's what's making headlines this evening.

Russia's ambassador to Australia has been called to the Department of Foreign Affairs to explain his country's most recent threats to Ukraine.

Mikhail Petrikov, who has been ambassador since August, was told by officials that recent threats by Russia to demolish buildings in Ukraine's capital Kyiv were a violation of international law.

A release by the Russian Foreign Affairs Department said the government's patience had been exhausted and it would start targeting defence buildings in Kiev as a result.

Russia has urged foreign citizens, including diplomats, to leave the city as soon as possible.

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the threats were totally unacceptable and demonstrated, quote, Russia's complete disregard for international law and civilian safety.

She continued, Australia stands steadfast in its support for Ukraine and we call on Russia to end its illegal and immoral invasion.

It's the second time a Russian ambassador to Australia has been summoned to the Department of Foreign Affairs in as many years after Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins was killed fighting for Ukraine in January 2025.

And today's good news, a first of its kind type 1 diabetes treatment has been approved for use in Australia.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved teplizumab sold as T-Zield, a treatment that's being heralded as the most important innovation since insulin was discovered more than 100 years ago.

Administered as a once daily intravenous infusion over a two-week period, T-Zield can delay the onset of the autoimmune disease for patients with early stage type 1 diabetes.

It works by binding to specific immune cells to stop them from attacking the pancreas, allowing it to continue producing its own insulin.

An estimated 25,000 Aussies unknowingly live with the early pre-symptomatic stages of the disease.

RACGP Specific Interest Diabetes Chair Dr Gary Deed welcomed the TGA approval, saying this new treatment allows for active surveillance, active intervention and delay in progression.

We will be back tomorrow with another Deep Dive, but until then, have a great evening.

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