Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has condemned the “bizarre act” of Novak Djokovic’s father, who was evicted from the Australian Open this week for posing for photographs with Russian supporters.
It comes as 11 Ukrainian civilians have been killed and almost a dozen extra have been injured within the wake of a lethal Russian missile assault in a single day.
The assault got here in response to the announcement the United States and Germany would ship tanks to the besieged nation.
Djokovic’s father, Srdjan, was pictured posing for photographs with Vladimir Putin supporters on the Australian Open on Wednesday night time.
In a video, Mr Djokovic appeared to say “zivjeli Russiyani”, or “long leave Russian citizens”.
Peter Dutton stated it was a “bizarre act”.
“The Russian onslaught continues, and frankly everybody of goodwill should be trying to deter, not encourage Putin,” he informed Nine.
“It’s a bizarre act – sometimes you see these (things) from tennis parents and others over the years, but it’s an issue for Tennis Australia.”
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s prime diplomat in Australia has referred to as for extra assist in its battle towards Russia, because the conflict nears the year-long mark.
Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko stated as summer time approaches, Kyiv was anticipating “major battles” and wanted as a lot help as attainable.
“We would welcome (Australia joining the tank coalition),” he informed ABC Radio.
“I think that will be a significant contribution to Ukraine. Also, Australia can choose to send more bushmasters.
“We’re extremely thankful for what Australia has done so far, especially the last package, which was announced in October, where another 30 bushmasters were allocated, and the troops which are now in Britain have already been able to train Ukrainian soldiers. It’s a really big help.”
He stated any Ukrainian lack of life would “embolden” leaders within the Pacific area.
“It’s really in the interest of Australia to help Ukraine win … at the end of the day, it’s in the interest of Australia and your immediate partners here in the region,” he stated.
“The Pacific and Asia is clearly indirectly linked to how this war is going to play out in Europe. Because if we lose, it will embolden many other leaders here in the region.”
Mr Myroshnychenko flagged Penny Wong and Richard Marles can be briefed by their European counterparts throughout their go to to the continent subsequent week.
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Source: www.perthnow.com.au
