By Eliza Popova
" At the same time, Moscow specified that it was not a threat, but a warning. "Russia has repeatedly made it clear that foreign military presence in Ukraine is absolutely unacceptable. Therefore, the idea of deploying Western military contingents in Ukraine under the guise of peacekeepers is intended to undermine peaceful efforts," the statement reads. The embassy also noted that Moscow would not remain a passive observer, if such a scenario is implemented.
At the same time, the Russian side stressed that its position does not intend to harm the citizens of Australia. In response, the representative of the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong urged Moscow to immediately stop military aggression against Ukraine. According to her, Australia has a long-standing tradition of peace support, "thanks to an 80-year contribution to international peacekeeping missions. " "Our message of Russia is this: stop your illegal invasion of Ukraine.
We will not be intimidated, we will work on achieving a just peace for the people of Ukraine," Vong said. At the beginning of March, Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the government was ready to consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the event of a corresponding request. "Discussions are currently underway on the potential deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine, and my government is open to consideration of any proposals in the future," Albanese said.
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