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US President Joe Biden says Russia's war on Ukraine is putting the world through a 'dark chapter' in its history. Speaking in Tokyo at a meeting of the Quad alliance - the USA, India, Australia and Japan - Biden also paid a humourous tribute to newly elected Australian premier Anthony Albanese, who came straight to the summit after being sworn in. SOUNDBITE
At the Quad summit in Tokyo, US President Joe Biden pays humourous tribute to newly elected Australian premier Anthony Albanese, who came straight to the summit after being sworn-in following his victory in last weekend's election.
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attend a meeting at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo ahead of the Quad summit. IMAGES
Concern is growing about China's behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region, in particular its repeated flying of warplanes close to Taiwan.
US President Joe Biden plans an in-person summit with leaders of Australia, India and Japan this year amid concerns about China. Following the nations' first four-way summit, President Joe Biden's national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, says the so-called Quad have launched a set of working groups including one on cyber. SOUNDBITE