Australian Prime Minister: "Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Creates Most Dangerous Security Environment in 80 Years"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on the 7th (local time) that Australia is facing the most dangerous security environment in 80 years since World War II due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

CNN quoted Morrison's remarks at the Lowy Institute forum that day, reporting, "This invasion has awakened Europe. Authoritarian politics are threatening peace." He criticized, "Russia has chosen the path of violence and is trying to overturn the world order."

Morrison also took a tough stance on China. He said, "China has refused to condemn the invasion," emphasizing, "Now is a moment of choice to uphold the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity." He continued, "China and its leaders, at a turning point in history, must show that this is more than just words," stressing, "No country has a greater impact than China in condemning Russia's violent aggression against Ukraine and applying the same sanctions as us."

He also added, "Australia has rapidly processed about 1,700 visas to provide a safe haven for Ukrainian refugees," and "We believe refugees will want to return home after the conflict."

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