Good. “Australia’s foreign policy is determined by Australia, and we stand, unequivocally, with Ukraine,” Albanese said this morning, calling Putin’s Russia an imperialistic regime. www.smh.com.au/world/north-... - ThreadSky

peterfitz1.bsky.social • 1 day ago

Good.
“Australia’s foreign policy is determined by Australia, and we stand, unequivocally, with Ukraine,” Albanese said this morning, calling Putin’s Russia an imperialistic regime.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/trump-and-zelensky-clash-in-bitter-oval-office-talks-20250301-p5lg30.html

Comments

gregdingo.bsky.social•1 day ago

How can anybody possibly support the Orange turd??? He sinks to new lows every time he opens his mouth!

groovesgg.bsky.social•1 day ago

pleased to hear this ..wondering what Dutt boy is going to say

howcanitbe.bsky.social•1 day ago

he will flip flops around until he thinks he can get votes out of his response.

alienjawdee.bsky.social•1 day ago

And time to renegotiate pine gap & AUKUS….
We really don’t need submarines, we need to develop underwater drones with a serious deadly impact.

maranoagirl.bsky.social•1 day ago

welcome aboard...

3rdreturn.bsky.social•1 day ago

So what happens with AUKUS (that Trump hadn’t heard of) do we seriously think we should sit around for 10-15 years for the US to decide whether to honour this very one-sided “partnership”?

mariaintassie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Good but it’s impossible to square that with staying in Aukus or Five Eyes.

therealgw.bsky.social•1 day ago

Aukus was always a F Us - never a good deal for Oz- better off out if it finally, and FourEyes has different connotations but i think USA may be the one without a seat when the music stops.

cazuarina.bsky.social•1 day ago

We need to walk away from AUKUS immediately

phzerosounds.bsky.social•1 day ago

100%

ericbanana.bsky.social•1 day ago

So much for Trumps peace deal he promised in his first 24 hours of Government.

Trump was unhinged and is a Russian asset.

squeakythecat.bsky.social•1 day ago

President Trumpski , very disturbing viewing.

kenobee.bsky.social•1 day ago

Agent Krasnov.

pnumbers.bsky.social•1 day ago

aussiesewerrat.bsky.social•1 day ago

While the press wanted a gotcha moment I can understand why Albanese did not give it to them. He has to get thru the discussions on tariffs and has to be wary of what he says so that our economic interests are not affected. Walking that diplomatic line with Trump in power is exceptionally difficult.

pterofactyl.bsky.social•1 day ago

At this point we all need to act based on principles, not financial experience. Albanese included. You can't appease Trump in any case.
With a bit of luck, the Crown will cancel their recent Trump State visit invitation.
Trump just isn't worth goodwill from anyone.

aussiesewerrat.bsky.social•1 day ago

While I agree principles would be nice in this case I am also enough of a realist to understand that our economy does not need the hit that Trump would likely apply even further. We do not need a hit to our aluminium and steel exports and the jobs that go with it. We are stuck with devil diplomacy.

pterofactyl.bsky.social•1 day ago

I get it. But Trump will be trading off exactly that and he is famously transactional - so what do we have to offer & are we willing to offer it?
At what point is the devil not worth our soul? And besides, he lies habitually. And what of our relationship with China & who's the better bet?

kewpiekat.bsky.social•1 day ago

Now let’s get the fuck out of AUKUS

coxy-au.bsky.social•1 day ago

And fucking quickly!

janeoakley.bsky.social•1 day ago

So glad to see this. I was very worried Albanese would just rollover for Trump

mrjohnmrjohn.bsky.social•1 day ago

Finally!

rettopnoj.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yet Albanese won't acknowledge that Trump is Putin's puppet, nor how ridiculous it is to keep pouring money into the Coalition's AUKUS project now that the US has been taken over by fascists.

johhnym.bsky.social•1 day ago

Who could have thought that electing a narcissistic fascist bully could have fatal consequences?

masim29.bsky.social•1 day ago

Definitely good.
There's been instances in my lifetime that there have been real concerns 4Aus diplomatic personal stationed in other countries, at present I'm concerned 4those trying 2work in the usa sh*te show. Kevin Rudd is extremely capable but he is working in what appears 2b a hostile country

aussieglitter72.bsky.social•1 day ago

I was waiting for his response before I responded to the ALP donation text this morning! I did donate, but I still think world leaders need to be much stronger on this.

empressoz.bsky.social•1 day ago

Best news I’ve seen all week and quite a surprise tbh

hey.rupert.murdochbait.click•1 day ago

But Trump says countries that don't give in to Putin are risking World War 3. Is that the policy of Australia?

pun-slinger.bsky.social•1 day ago

The Orange Turd is just pissed off because he thought he is everything to make a 'simple' deal as he previously bragged. In reality, railroading people in complex situations will never work. Ego and power are never a match for nuance and complexity.

amandaroberts.bsky.social•1 day ago

Zelinskyy said it best, he doesn't own the minerals, Ukrainians do, and he intends to keep it that way.

crumbo.bsky.social•1 day ago

Russia is an imperialist regime. As is the US though so…

amante2ameliabee7.bsky.social•1 day ago

#FuckTrump

vicenvironment.bsky.social•1 day ago

Finally showing some balls…

maranoagirl.bsky.social•1 day ago

You may call them an imperialist regime, I call them Mafia.

groggles.bsky.social•1 day ago

Until the threats then we will buckle like a cheap belt and back trump to the hilt. Rinse and fucken repeat

sallylawry.bsky.social•1 day ago

Heartwarming from Albanese

Where does Dutton stand ?
Is he batting for Putin and Trump ?

krismd.bsky.social•1 day ago

Dutton is a Trump admirer and aligned in many attitudes and with Trump follower Gina Rinehart. Dutton is a danger to Australia and would drag us into the control of these gangster and insane men

kazzie6.bsky.social•1 day ago

He did come out in defence of Zelenskyy the other day after trump’s demented remarks about who started the war, which was good to hear but I think he walks a tightrope & have no doubt if elected he would follow trump into any conflict against whoever trump tells him to.

sistacatruthpurry.bsky.social•1 day ago

Of course he is (even if he doesn't admit it out loud.)

con-v78.bsky.social•1 day ago

A true conservative will lie and mislead without battering an eyelid one day, do a complete backflip the next day, then attack others for their own hypocrisies......that's Dutton to a tee.

kenobee.bsky.social•1 day ago

He's recommending Starlink, so take a guess.

sallylawry.bsky.social•1 day ago

😢

kazzie6.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thankfully.

minniesmum.bsky.social•1 day ago

Phew

chookybum.bsky.social•1 day ago

You won't hear from Dutton, he doesn't work weekends. Unless someone tracks him down.

chookybum.bsky.social•1 day ago

The Government needs to start conversations with Europe. Scrap AUKUS as it is and keep it linked to Fance and the UK. Cut the US out all together.

66jayel.bsky.social•1 day ago

Do we need to stick with the UK? It's time we cut those apron strings as well, imo

taylorb-r.bsky.social•22 hours ago

What does "stand with Ukraine" even mean? We need to fight! Every able bodied Australian male should be on the fields of eastern Ukraine, pushing back the Evil Empire. The Trump - Putin axis of evil must be defeated.

petsam.bsky.social•1 day ago

He was so good today. So much for those daring him to react in the belief that he wouldn’t. It still won’t be good enough mind you.

forbestonow.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's about time for politicians around the world to accept who Trump is and what that means for international stability. It will save them a lot of grief in the long run.

quokkafella.nafofellas.com•22 hours ago

Trump has thrown his hand in with Putin and Xi, they are carving the world up into three hegemonic spheres, to be plundered ruthlessly; #NATO, #AUKUS and the #Quad are worthless to #Trump because the will not financially benefit him.

phaseblowly.bsky.social•1 day ago

I’ve been embarrassed to be an American a lot in the last 25+ years or so, but this was a new low. Ugh. The international response has been encouraging.

Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!

mountaingoat55.bsky.social•1 day ago

bluefinsswimming.bsky.social•1 day ago

I think we need to redefine foreign policy, however, we have US bases here so how we do this should not be a knee jerk reaction. Yes, as we should, we stand with Ukraine.

schtang.bsky.social•20 hours ago

The best part was when Zelensky said : “Mr. Trump, you are increasing the volume of your voice, but not the logic of your argument." and English isn’t his mother tongue, what a zinger!!!🤣 #auspol

smikesme.bsky.social•1 day ago

I'm so happy to read this

66jayel.bsky.social•1 day ago

Of course this is the right side, but what a pity he's so selective about when we do or don't determine our foreign policy ourselves.

pestuman.bsky.social•1 day ago

As a life long Labor supporter, I have to say that it is refreshing to see that Albo does have a skerrick of a testicle afterall. It's taken too long for him to speak out for Australia's interests over the bluster of the orange clown.

aussieglitter72.bsky.social•1 day ago

Agree 100%

empressoz.bsky.social•1 day ago

This. Brings me some hope - finally

vicenvironment.bsky.social•1 day ago

Absolutely

kenobee.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well, it's nice to see he finally found something resembling his spine.

lynette10.bsky.social•1 day ago

You bet we do should have listen to Keating and severed all ties with US now we have FA defence thanks to Marles

tisy47.bsky.social•1 day ago

Well said Albo! 👍 More of the same please.

jtully77.bsky.social•1 day ago

That was horrifying to watch. Utterly shameful bullying.

ericbanana.bsky.social•1 day ago

Totally unprofessional.

kazzie6.bsky.social•1 day ago

Typical of right wing politics.

eleroymason.bsky.social•1 day ago

Exit AUKUS

shielphi.bsky.social•1 day ago

FARKUS more like it. We can write off that 800 mil.

nomad-notmad.bsky.social•1 day ago

the way he turned on Zelensky shows how he could turn on his 'allies' too.
Henry Kissinger — 'It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.'
#outofAUKUS

strrfry.bsky.social•1 day ago

Get the hell out of AUKUS. #wewantourmoneyback

sarsaparillajane.bsky.social•1 day ago

Just let it be the exit fee and walk away.

gsmannum.bsky.social•20 hours ago

Yeah just another Green voting fk Witt with nothing to offer.
Go kiss Mathers arse mate,your type of idiot🤡

dakindon.bsky.social•1 day ago

Good start now for a considered strong firm unequivocal response

amandaroberts.bsky.social•1 day ago

Trump repeatedly shows the world who he is, when do we walk away from the US and let them rot in the chaos they invited in? It will be Trump who wears the blame for WWIII if we go there, not Ukraine.

mmantscheffau.bsky.social•1 day ago

Actions speak louder than words.

What &/or how will the (soon-to-be caretaker) ALP government put into action, the sentiment Albo so tersely spoke to?

kedawson.bsky.social•1 day ago

There has been action throughout the three years! What do you want, boots on the front line?

mmantscheffau.bsky.social•1 day ago

Granted… dollars & Bushmasters, in lockstep with the previous US administration. The Aus Govt also executed US policy with Palestine, cutting UNWRA support & supplying weapon components to Israel.

The US now aligned with Russia, a known cyber security threat to Australians & EU peace.

Add AUKUS…