Quad leaders to discuss Ukraine crisis

A file photo of Scott Morrison in a virtual Quad meeting
The leaders of Australia, the United States, India and Japan are set to hold a virtual Quad meeting. -AAP Image

The leaders of Australia, the United States, India and Japan will hold a virtual Quad meeting, following on from the countries' foreign ministers meeting in Australia in February. 

The security dialogue between the four nations on Thursday is the first since Russia invaded Ukraine, although the partnership's primary focus is the Indo-Pacific region. 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will join US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida online from his COVID-19 isolation at Sydney's Kirribilli House. 

It comes as concerns have been raised over India's handling of the invasion, with New Delhi not condemning Russia's invasion. 

India was one of 35 states that abstained from a resolution condemning Russia's invasion during an emergency session of the UN General Assembly.

More than 140 nations were in favour of the condemnation but China also abstained from the vote, while five voted against, including Russia, North Korea and Syria.

US President Joe Biden said he would have consultations with India over its Ukrainian stance when asked about the country's position less than a week ago.

"We haven't resolved that fully," he said.

Russia is a massive arms supplier for India, providing military equipment like missile defence systems crucial for deterrence against China and Pakistan.