Australia considers barring Vladimir Putin from G20 in Brisbane over Crimea crisisVladimir Putin could be barred from attending November’s G20 leaders’ summit in Brisbane, amid an international campaign of sanctions against Russia over its move to annex Crimea.
Australia has already imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against eight Russians and four Ukrainians deemed to have played key roles in threats to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine
Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop said the move mirrored similar actions by other Western nations, which are now threatening to intensify sanctions against Moscow after it signed a treaty absorbing Crimea and expanding Russia’s borders for the first time since World War II.
“We are still deciding on further steps that we will take in relation to the G20,†Ms Bishop told the ABC.
“It will be the collective action of the international community that I hope will make Russia change course and come back to sensible discussion through diplomatic dialogue.â€Â
Australia is keeping secret the identities of the dozen Russians and Ukrainians targeted by Canberra’s sanctions.
Australia’s ambassador to the United Nations says now is a critical time for Ukraine, the region and the integrity of the rules-based international order.
“This crisis must be resolved peacefully, through diplomatic means and direct dialogue,’’ Gary Quinlan told the security council this morning.
“Such a resolution must respect Ukraine’s unity and territorial integrity.
“It’s up to Russia to commit to finding such a solution. It is not to late for it to turn from the path of deliberate provocation and isolation it has taken.’’
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