2014年10月22日 星期三

week1_Ukraine,crisis,Russia

Australia labels Russia a ‘bully’ in Ukraine crisis

Sat, Aug 09, 2014
AP, SYDNEY

　　Australia’s prime minister yesterday dubbed Russia “a bully” and threatened stronger sanctions against the country following Russia’s ban on most Western food imports.
The Russian government on Thursday banned most food imports from the West, including the US, EU and Australia, as retaliation against sanctions related to the crisis in Ukraine.
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said the ban would have a relatively small impact on his country, which last year exported about A$400 million (US$370 million) of agricultural products to Russia — about 1 percent of its total agriculture exports. And he warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to call off the thousands of Russian troops that have amassed at the Ukrainian border, saying that any advancement into Ukraine would amount to an invasion.
“Let’s be very clear about this: Russia has been a bully,” Abbott said. “And I say to President Putin that if he wants to be regarded as a world leader, as opposed to becoming an international outcast: Hold your forces back. Stay behind the border. Let the business of Ukraine be sorted out by Ukrainians.”
Australia was one of several countries that slapped sanctions on Russia amid accusations the country has supplied weapons and expertise to pro-Moscow separatists in eastern Ukraine. Last month, the crisis escalated when a Malaysia Airlines plane was shot down over rebel-held territory, killing all 298 people on board, including 28 Australian citizens.
Abbott said he was wary of imposing tougher sanctions while Australian police were at the crash site searching for bodies amid the wreckage. However, he plans to take action now.
“We are working towards stronger sanctions,” Abbott said. “Now that our personnel are in the process of returning to the Netherlands after largely completing operation ‘Bring them Home,’ certainly you will find increased sanctions by Australia.”

Structure of the lead:


 WHO-Australia’s prime minister
WHEN-yesterday
WHAT-dubbed Russia “a bully” and threatened stronger sanctions against the country
WHY-Russia’s ban on most Western food imports.
WHERE-not given
HOW-not given

Keywords:

  1. bully:惡霸
  2. dub:授予...綽號
  3. sanction:制裁
  4. retaliation:報復
  5. amass:積聚
  6. invasion:侵略
  7. sort out:解決
  8. separatist:獨立派
  9. personnel:人員










　


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3 則留言:

  1. Unknown2014年10月29日 晚上8:33

    Russia’s ban on most Western food imports. I think it was strange because there are not any benefit. As for President Putin, in my opinion, he must changes his behavior or Russia will be terrible. Also, I think the whole world will be intense again if President Putin insists on what he wants

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  2. Unknown2014年10月29日 晚上8:48

    In my opinion,the Russian government was really unreasonable.Their ban will make their country's economy have some changes,especially in this sensitive moment. Maybe they will incur more criticism to themselves.

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  3. Unknown2014年11月5日 晚上7:39

    Russia’s ban on most Western food imports will effect their economy. Besides,President Putin should listen to the citizen's opinions instead of upholding his own opinion.

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