Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has failed to provide clarity on his government’s next steps in response to reports that an Australian man was executed by Russian forces.
‘It diminishes him’: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refuses to confirm how Australia will respond to Melbourne man reportedly executed by Russia
Despite calls from the Opposition to take firm action against the Russian government, Mr Albanese has not yet revealed what exactly his government will do if the reports are proven to be accurate. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia would respond with the"strongest actions possible" to reports Russia has killed an Australian man. Pictures: NewsWire / Martin Ollman& David Geraghty, Sputnik
“I’m not getting ahead of the facts. I’m not someone who’s competing to be a shadow foreign minister.The comments have been seen as a response to Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who told Sky News, “The Russian Ambassador should be kicked out”.Ms Ley said Australia needed to condemn the “highly illegal” killing of Mr Jenkins in the “strongest possible terms”.
“And that is that the ambassador should be withdrawn and that the ambassador here in Australia should be sent packing. “I would encourage the Prime Minister to be open and honest and transparent in relation to this matter. Hi @Ronin_815, the Australian Government advises Australians not to travel to Ukraine or Russia for any reason. This includes to join in hostilities on either side. Further advice for Australians on the situation in Ukraine is available at Smartraveller: In her press briefing, Ms Zakharova remarked that, if confirmed, Mr Jenkins’ fate would be a consequence of Australia’s support for Ukraine’s military efforts.
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