The Chinese and Russian militaries no longer invited to attend a major international naval conference that opens in Sydney on Tuesday, as relations between Australia and the powerful allies deteriorate.
The Chinese and Russian militaries are no longer invited to attend a major international naval conference that opens in Sydney on Tuesday, as relations between Australia and the powerful allies deteriorate.
The Royal Australian Navy has also torn up an invitation for the Russian Armed Forces to attend the conference after President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of the Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference, Australia’s Navy Chief Vice Admiral Mike Noonan has hosted a South-West Pacific heads of maritime forces meeting involving 13 neighbouring nations, including Solomon Islands.
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