Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has drawn criticism from the opposition over his decision to skip a NATO summit. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will attend the meeting in Washington in his place.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese is in a no-win situation as tensions escalate.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has drawn criticism from the opposition over his decision to skip a NATO summit. 
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, will attend the meeting in Washington in his place.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Albanese is in a no-win situation as tensions escalate.
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