Australia Slams China 'Lifeline' to Russia

Flinders Street Station in Melbourne was lit up in the national colors of Ukraine as a show of support. ASANKA BRENDON RATNAYAKE AFP

Australia on Friday pilloried China's failure to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as Beijing's "unacceptable" decision to ease restrictions on a key Russian export in the face of Western sanctions.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the world must unite to condemn Russia, voicing particular concern "at the lack of a strong response from China".