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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Daniel Hurst

Scott Morrison denounces China for offering Russia trade ‘lifeline’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference in Adelaide.
It is ‘completely unacceptable’ for China to be easing trade restrictions on Russia while others are increasing sanctions in wake of Ukraine invasion, Australian prime minister Scott Morrison says. Photograph: Roy Vandervegt/AAP

Australia has vowed to provide nonlethal military equipment and medical supplies to Ukraine, as the prime minister accused China of offering Russia a trade “lifeline” after Thursday’s invasion.

The Ukrainian government is pleading for international support and tougher sanctions as it reports at least 137 people have died so far in the fighting, while the UN refugee agency estimates 100,000 have already fled their homes.

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