Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned an Australian audience that failure by the west to respond strongly to Russia’s annexation of captured Ukrainian territory will only embolden Vladimir Putin to escalate his violent undermining of international law. Addressing the Lowy Institute foreign policy think-tank on Thursday night via videolink, Mr Zelensky urged the Australian government to use any diplomatic influence it had to encourage nations to vote in favour of a United Nations General Assembly motion next week condemning the annexations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the Lowy Institute. YouTube/Lowy Institute Mr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the military support Australia...