Prime Minister Scott Morrison accuses Russia of 'brutal' and illegal invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison accuses Russia of 'brutal' and illegal invasion of Ukraine

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Russia has launched a "brutal" and illegal invasion of Ukraine that will be met with a severe response by Australia and the international community. Key points: Scott Morrison says Russia's invasion of Ukraine breaches international law and the UN charter Additional sanctions have been placed on 25 individuals, with more expected Russia's embassy has criticised Australia after its ambassador was dressed down "I will call it what it is: the Russian government launched a brutal invasion, unprovoked, on Ukraine and should be condemned for doing so," Mr Morrison said. The Ukrainian interior ministry said an invasion has begun, after Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly authorised a military operation in Ukraine's Donbas region. "There must be a price for the unprovoked, unlawful, unwarranted, unjustified attacks and threats and intimidation that has been imposed by Russia on Ukraine," Mr Morrison said.

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Scott Morrison says Australia will send Bushmasters to Ukraine and fill Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request
2 years, 9 months ago

Scott Morrison says Australia will send Bushmasters to Ukraine and fill Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will fly a number of Australian-made Bushmaster vehicles over to Ukraine, after a public plea from the nation's wartime President. Key points: Bushmasters are an Australian-built armoured troop carrier The vehicles have been globally lauded for protecting soldiers' safety Volodymyr Zelenskyy used a speech to the parliament to request Bushmasters Volodymyr Zelenskyy directly appealed …

Ukraine embassy fielding calls from Australians wanting to join fight against Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine embassy fielding calls from Australians wanting to join fight against Russia

ABC  

Ukraine's Charge d'Affaires in Australia, Volodymyr Shalkivskyi, told the ABC his embassy had fielded about 20 calls this morning from people interested in heading to his country to fight the Russians. Key points: The Ukrainian President put out a call to arms over the weekend to people wanting to help defend his country Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it is …

Can anything stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
2 years, 10 months ago

Can anything stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

International diplomatic response criticised as ‘weak’ and ‘ineffective’. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the biggest threat to peace in Europe since World War II. At the United Nations Security Council, permanent member Russia used its veto to block a move against the invasion. The United States and European Union are preparing sanctions directly targeting Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Foreign …

China accused of undermining sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

China accused of undermining sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

ABC  

The Prime Minister has slammed China for liberalising trade with Russia, accusing Beijing of undermining Western sanctions over Ukraine and throwing Vladimir Putin a "lifeline". Key points: China has lifted restrictions on Russian wheat and barley as of yesterday, the day Russia invaded Ukraine Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, is criticising the move Meanwhile, Defence Minister Peter Dutton says China …

World leaders condemn Russia’s ‘unprovoked’ invasion of Ukraine: ‘The world can and must stop Putin’
2 years, 10 months ago

World leaders condemn Russia’s ‘unprovoked’ invasion of Ukraine: ‘The world can and must stop Putin’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The world watched events unfold …

Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions, warning other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an Russian invasion that …

Ukraine: What sanctions are being imposed on Russia?
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine: What sanctions are being imposed on Russia?

India TV News  

Highlights The European Union is planning the strongest, harshest package of sanctions it has ever considered Von der Leyen said the sanctions will weaken Russia's economic base and its capacity to modernize The UNSC held an extraordinary emergency meeting meant to dissuade Russia to send troops in Ukraine Russia-Ukraine war: The European Union is planning the “strongest, the harshest package” …

World reacts to Russia’s attack on Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

World reacts to Russia’s attack on Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Russian media reported quoting President Putin had given approval to a ‘special military operation’ in the Donbas region of Ukraine. NATO The Atlantic alliance’s secretary general said Russia had “chosen the path of aggression against a sovereign and independent country.” The attack “puts at risk countless civilian lives,” Jens Stoltenberg said in a statement, describing it as a “grave breach …

Russian embassy hits back at Australian sanctions over Ukraine tension
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian embassy hits back at Australian sanctions over Ukraine tension

ABC  

The Russian embassy in Australia has labelled the federal government's newest sanctions as "xenophobic", while Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes he does not think the penalties will sway Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine. Key points: The Russian embassy says a decision to recognise two breakaway regions of Ukraine will not be reversed Prime Minister Scott Morrison has indicated more sanctions …

Ukraine invasion: How will Australia respond to the Russian attack?
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine invasion: How will Australia respond to the Russian attack?

ABC  

As allies begin to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the question is fast becoming what kind of support countries will send to help it defend itself. The federal government — from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, to Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton — ruled out sending Australian troops over to fight with Ukraine during the conflict. …

'Thugs And Bullies': Nations Sanction Russia Over Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

'Thugs And Bullies': Nations Sanction Russia Over Ukraine

Huff Post  

Russian military vehicles are seen loaded on train platforms some 50 km off the border with the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic in Russia's southern Rostov region on Feb. 23, 2022. Kishida told reporters that Tokyo will ban any new issuance and distribution of Russian government bonds in Japan because of “a series of actions Russia has been taking in Ukraine.” …

‘Thugs and bullies': Nations sanction Russia over Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Thugs and bullies': Nations sanction Russia over Ukraine

Associated Press  

TOKYO — World leaders sought Wednesday to back up their tough words over Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, announcing financial sanctions, trade and travel bans and other measures meant to pressure Moscow to pull back from the brink of war. They’re behaving like thugs and bullies, and they should be called out as thugs and bullies,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison …

Japan, Australia impose sanctions on Russia over actions in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Japan, Australia impose sanctions on Russia over actions in Ukraine

India Today  

Japan is imposing sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, terming Moscow's moves an unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law. Read full story Japan's sanctions include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and freezing the assets of certain Russian individuals as well as restricting travel to Japan, Kishida …

Australia imposes sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia imposes sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will join other western nations to impose financial sanctions on Russia, as punishment for its actions in Ukraine. Key points: Australia has imposed travel bans and sanctions on several Russians "aiding" a Ukrainian invasion Sanctions in place in Crimea have been extended to separatist regions in eastern Ukraine Foreign Minister Marise Payne will consider …

Russia to be hit with barrage of sanctions, says U.K. PM Johnson after meeting on Ukraine crisis
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia to be hit with barrage of sanctions, says U.K. PM Johnson after meeting on Ukraine crisis

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the U.K. will hit Russia with a “first barrage” of economic sanctions, warning that President Vladimir Putin is fixed on a "full-scale invasion of Ukraine". "He's sent troops in, he's broken international law, he's repudiated the Minsk agreements, and torn up the understanding from Budapest in 1994 that Ukraine's territorial integrity would be respected," said …

Putin may be 'irrational' on Ukraine, says British PM Boris Johnson
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin may be 'irrational' on Ukraine, says British PM Boris Johnson

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday that Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin might not be thinking logically, so the threat of sanctions may not be enough to deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The United States and Britain would seek to cut off Russian companies’ access to US dollars and British pounds if the Kremlin orders an invasion of …

Australia urges China to denounce Russia over threats to invade Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia urges China to denounce Russia over threats to invade Ukraine

India Today  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday urged China to denounce Russian threats against Ukraine, as the crisis between the US-led allies and Moscow raises the spectre of a broader conflict. “We would expect all nations, all governments around the world, to be denouncing what is taking place with the threats of violence against Ukraine,” Morrison told Parliament. He called …

Scott Morrison's remarks about China being 'chillingly silent' over Ukraine labelled 'belligerent rhetoric' by Chinese foreign ministry
2 years, 10 months ago

Scott Morrison's remarks about China being 'chillingly silent' over Ukraine labelled 'belligerent rhetoric' by Chinese foreign ministry

ABC  

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has accused Scott Morrison of "clamouring for confrontation" in Ukraine as the Prime Minister intensifies his attacks on both China and Russia over the looming threat of war. Key points: China's Foreign Ministry says Scott Morrison's remarks are "unethical and dangerous" Mr Morrison claims China's government wants the Coalition to lose the upcoming federal election The …

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