Australian medical supplies and military equipment to be sent to Ukraine to fight war against Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian medical supplies and military equipment to be sent to Ukraine to fight war against Russia

ABC  

Australia will send medical supplies, financial support and military equipment, but not weapons, to Ukraine to help as it fights its war against Russia. Key points: Australia will work with NATO to send supplies to Ukraine The government has again ruled out sending any troops to join the war Members of Russia's parliament have been added to the list of sanctioned individuals Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the federal government had been working with NATO to work out how Australia could best support Ukraine. "We can provide non-lethal military equipment and medical supplies to support the people of Ukraine," he said. Mr Morrison also said Australia would send financial support to Ukraine via NATO.

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Australia promises record military aid for Ukraine as NATO calls out China as an 'enabler' of Russia's invasion
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia promises record military aid for Ukraine as NATO calls out China as an 'enabler' of Russia's invasion

ABC  

The Australian government is set to give Ukraine another $250 million in military support — its largest contribution to the war effort since Russia invaded. NATO has also accused China of being a "decisive enabler" of Russia's ongoing invasion, and called on Beijing to stop supplying weapons components, and other material and political support. "The PRC cannot enable the largest …

Australia to send $20 million to Ukraine for coal supplies, instead of sending coal direct
7 months, 1 week ago

Australia to send $20 million to Ukraine for coal supplies, instead of sending coal direct

ABC  

Australia has responded to requests from Ukraine for shipments of coal ahead of the country's next winter, opting to send $20 million in cash instead. Ukraine had made two separate requests for coal from Australia since last December, and the federal government had expressed reluctance to meet them. Australia unlikely to fulfil Ukraine's request for coal Photo shows A head …

Australia unlikely to ship coal to Ukraine despite nation's request for energy aid
7 months, 1 week ago

Australia unlikely to ship coal to Ukraine despite nation's request for energy aid

ABC  

In short: Ukraine has written to the federal government asking for a shipment of coal due to its energy needs becoming critical. The federal defence minister has indicated the government is unlikely to grant Ukraine's request for a shipment of coal to help keep the nation's power grid operating. Analyst says Australia lacks long-term plan to support Ukraine Jennifer Parker, …

Australia announces new $74m assistance package to Ukraine
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia announces new $74m assistance package to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The money will go towards providing new military vehicles and artillery ammunition but funds are also being sent for humanitarian needs. Australia, one of the biggest non-NATO contributors to Ukraine, is to send an additional 70 military vehicles to Ukraine as part of its latest military assistance package for the country. Serhiy Cherevatyi, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s eastern military command, …

Australia pledges drone system for Ukraine, announces additional sanctions on those complicit in Russia's invasion
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia pledges drone system for Ukraine, announces additional sanctions on those complicit in Russia's invasion

ABC  

Ukraine's defence forces will be given access to Australian drone systems, as the federal government unveils a raft of new sanctions against people connected to Russia's ongoing invasion of the country. Key points: The Australia government will commit "uncrewed aerial systems" to Ukraine's defence, in a package worth $33m It has imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on another 90 …

Australia will not sanction Russian tourists, Ukraine military assistance to continue for the 'long haul'
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia will not sanction Russian tourists, Ukraine military assistance to continue for the 'long haul'

ABC  

Australia will not ban Russian tourists from entering the country as part of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, Defence Minister Richard Marles has said. Key points: Mr Marles said sanctions were aimed at Russia's government, "not the Russian people" In July, Australia pledged 60 Bushmasters and 28 M113AS4 Armoured Vehicles to Ukraine Mr Marles called Australia "one …

Ukrainian ambassador visits Bushmaster factory, asks for more support to combat Russia
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukrainian ambassador visits Bushmaster factory, asks for more support to combat Russia

ABC  

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called on the federal government to send more armoured vehicles to support the war effort. Key points: Ukraine's ambassador to Australia says some Australian Bushmasters are being used as ambulances and are making a material difference in the war with Russia Vasyl Myroshnychenko says victory will be all but out of reach without more equipment …

Scott Morrison says Australia will send Bushmasters to Ukraine and fill Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request
2 years, 9 months ago

Scott Morrison says Australia will send Bushmasters to Ukraine and fill Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will fly a number of Australian-made Bushmaster vehicles over to Ukraine, after a public plea from the nation's wartime President. Key points: Bushmasters are an Australian-built armoured troop carrier The vehicles have been globally lauded for protecting soldiers' safety Volodymyr Zelenskyy used a speech to the parliament to request Bushmasters Volodymyr Zelenskyy directly appealed …

Australia to send money for more military aid to Ukraine after Zelenskyy request
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia to send money for more military aid to Ukraine after Zelenskyy request

ABC  

Australia will provide another $25 million in aid for Ukraine, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced. Key points: The extra funding takes Australia's aid to Ukraine to $116 million The package includes money for "defensive military assistance" including radar systems Australia will impose a 35 per cent tariff on all Russian imports Mr Morrison made the announcement in parliament just …

Live updates: Australian missiles “on the ground” in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Live updates: Australian missiles “on the ground” in Ukraine

Associated Press  

The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: SYDNEY — Australia’s prime minister has described Russia and China’s closer relationship as opportunistic rather than strategic. Grossi said he is “extremely concerned about these developments,” adding that for the plant to operate safely, “staff must be allowed to carry out their vital duties in stable conditions, without undue external interference or pressure.” …

Federal Government urges Australians not to travel to Russia as Ukraine war escalates
2 years, 10 months ago

Federal Government urges Australians not to travel to Russia as Ukraine war escalates

ABC  

The Federal Government is urging Australians not to travel to Russia as the United States and Europe move to isolate the country with harsh financial sanctions and flights bans. Key points: Australian authorities say the situation in Russia is becoming more uncertain Australians currently in Russia are advised to consider leaving if safe and to avoid any protests Non-Russian credit …

Australia to help send weapons via NATO to support Ukraine in war against Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia to help send weapons via NATO to support Ukraine in war against Russia

ABC  

Australia will pour money into a Western-led effort to help arm Ukrainian soldiers trying to repel the Russian invasion as the conflict further intensifies. Key points: Australia will work with NATO to deliver weapons to Ukraine The government previously committed to non-lethal aid such as medical supplies Scott Morrison says Vladimir Putin has now also been sanctioned by Australia The …

Ukraine invasion: How will Australia respond to the Russian attack?
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine invasion: How will Australia respond to the Russian attack?

ABC  

As allies begin to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the question is fast becoming what kind of support countries will send to help it defend itself. The federal government — from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, to Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton — ruled out sending Australian troops over to fight with Ukraine during the conflict. …

Australia imposes sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia imposes sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will join other western nations to impose financial sanctions on Russia, as punishment for its actions in Ukraine. Key points: Australia has imposed travel bans and sanctions on several Russians "aiding" a Ukrainian invasion Sanctions in place in Crimea have been extended to separatist regions in eastern Ukraine Foreign Minister Marise Payne will consider …

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