Russia moves on Ukraine, plus how prepared is Scott Morrison for conflict?

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has launched a military operation in Ukraine. Today, we cover the latest in Ukraine conflict and the political debate in Australia over our defence strategy.Just months away from a looming federal election Prime Minister Scott Morrison is facing one of the biggest challenges of his term - global military conflict.The federal government’s increasingly aggressive stance towards both Russia and China has put the spotlight on Australia’s defence policy, and how prepared we are for a potential war.Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on how equipped Scott Morrison is to handle escalating tensions in both Ukraine and in the Pacific. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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