PoliticsFederalRussia-Ukraine warPrint articleTrump could be ‘a loser’ if he abandons Ukraine, says Tony AbbottAndrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentJul 17, 2024 – 1.39pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginFormer prime minister Tony Abbott warns Donald Trump risks being branded a “loser” early in a potential second presidential term if he abandons support for Ukraine and hands Russian President Vladimir Putin a military victory.Speaking on the 10th anniversary of Russian-backed rebels shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, Mr Abbott also said the West’s failure to stand up to Russia’s annexation of Crimea and eastern Ukraine in 2014 had only emboldened Mr Putin.Loading...Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreRussia-Ukraine warTony AbbottMH17 disasterDonald TrumpUS electionWorld politicsLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PoliticsThe Australian Financial Review Magazine‘We don’t want to die wondering’: Jo Horgan on Mecca’s biggest bet yetLauren SamsThis Brisbane restaurant deserves a Michelin starHow Ozempic and other GLP-1s are transforming much more than just waistlinesBOSS Financial ReviewCan you take an extended career break and not hurt your career?Hannah TattersallGen Z doesn’t do water cooler chat. Here’s what bosses should doHow skateboarding helps this director switch offLife & LeisureWarning: Viewing Samsung’s latest OLED TV may cost you dearlyJohn DavidsonA $23m facelift has made NZ’s most famous holiday lodge even more luxeSkis, surfboards and opulent trains: luxury escapes to get you movingRich ListLaurence Escalante gets real deep on Instagram benderHannah WoottonBillionaire furniture mogul’s $12m hinterland retreat smashes recordApartment prices in record jump to $19,000 per square metre
