Australia's changes it's decision towards Russia, will not ban the entry of Russian tourists

Australia has changed its behavior towards Russia. Australia has decided not to ban the entry of Russian tourists. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday that we will not ban Russian tourists from entering Australia under sanctions imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Since the start of the Russo-Ukraine War, Australia has imposed sanctions on hundreds of individuals and entities, including most of Russia's banking sector and all organizations responsible for the country's sovereign debt. 

Defense equipment was sent to Ukraine

Australia has also supplied defense equipment and humanitarian supplies to Ukraine. While the export of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia was declared illegal. When Australia's defense minister was asked whether Australia would also ban Russian tourists, Marles said, "The sanctions are against the Russian government, but not against the Russian people." He told the local news channel ABC in this regard, 'It is not something that we are considering at the moment'. 

Doubts on helping Ukraine

Recently, at the request of the Ukrainian ambassador to Australia, Marles refused to divulge anything. The Ukrainian ambassador asked whether Australia would provide more Bushmasters and other protected vehicles to Ukraine. "We will see how we can provide continued support to Ukraine," Marles said, describing Australia as one of Ukraine's biggest non-NATO military supports. 

Let us tell you that in July, Australia had promised to give 60 Bushmaster and 28 M113AS4 armored vehicles to Ukraine. Along with this, it was also said to give 385 million dollars as military aid. Marles said Australia's agreement with the US and UK to build nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS is on track.