Gina Rinehart has responded to her inclusion on a list of Aussies banned from Russia as she said the war in Ukraine is a stark reminder 'that we should be more determined to build up our defence'.
Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart says Australia urgently needs capable missiles and war drones as she called for the nation to be"more determined to build up our defence". list of 121 Australians banned from travelling to Russia"The terrible war in Ukraine is a stark reminder for Australians, that we should be more determined to build up our defence," Ms Rinehart's statement said.
Billionaire mining magnate Gina Reinhart was one of 121 Australians to be included in Russia's ban list announced on Wednesday night. Picture: Hancock Prospecting "We urgently need millions of smart mines in our thousands of kilometres of otherwise indefensible oceans, and capable missiles, war drones, and more.
Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed the"Russophobic agenda" from the 121 individuals on the list meant they were"indefinitely" banned.
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