Australia evacuates embassy in Kyiv, calls on China to speak up for Ukraine

Published: Feb 13, 2022 3:15 AM

Australia said on Sunday it was evacuating its embassy in Kyiv as the situation on the Russia-Ukraine border deteriorated quickly, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison calling on China to not remain "chillingly silent" on the crisis.

The United States and Europe stepped up their warnings of an imminent attack by Russia on Ukraine, while the Kremlin, jostling for more influence in post-Cold War Europe, rejected a joint EU-Nato diplomatic response to its demands to reduce tensions as disrespectful.

Biden tells Putin Ukraine invasion would bring decisive response

US, allies tell citizens to leave Ukraine as Russia could invade 'at any time'

Russia and Ukraine say Berlin talks fail to yield breakthrough

US tells Americans in Ukraine to depart as war looms

UK's Johnson calls for tough European stance over Ukraine

Comments0

By posting a comment, you agree to our Commenting Terms and Conditions as stipulated in full here.

Do's and don'ts when posting comments in Malaysiakini

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Foul language, profanity, vulgarity, slanderous, personal attack, threatening, sexually-orientated comments or the use of any method of communication that may violate any law or create needless unpleasantness will not be tolerated. Antisocial behaviour such as "spamming" and "trolling" will be suspended. Violators run the risk of also being blocked permanently.

REPORT VIOLATORS

Please use the report feature that is available below each comment to flag offending comments for our moderators to take action. Do not take matters in your own hands to avoid unpleasant and unnecessary exchanges that may result in your own suspension or ban.

NOTICE

Our commenting system is still under development. We have taken note of feedback provided.

Subscriber-only space: