SYDNEY: Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Monday vowed to “shirtfront”, or confront, Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit next month over the loss of Australian lives in the MH17 crash over Ukraine.
Australia is hosting the summit in Brisbane and there had been question marks over whether Putin would take part.
But Treasurer Joe Hockey confirmed Sunday the Russian leader would attend, despite concerns about Russia’s actions in Ukraine in recent months.
Abbott has used tough language against Russia since a Malaysia Airlines plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine in July, killing all 298 onboard – including 38 Australian citizens …read more
Source: theSun
