Australia Pledges Another $60 Million of Aid to Ukraine

Australia and Ukraine have signed a 10-year security agreement, with Canberra providing an additional $60 million in support. This new package includes defense equipment, funding for Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund, and humanitarian aid, bringing Australia’s total support to $1.9 billion. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the agreement highlights Australia’s commitment to Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression.

• Australia and Ukraine signed a 10-year security agreement.
• Canberra pledged an additional $60 million in support for Ukraine.
• The new aid package includes $45 million for ADF equipment, $10 million for the Energy Support Fund, and $5 million for humanitarian aid.
• This brings Australia’s total support for Ukraine to $1.9 billion.
• The agreement was signed in New York by Prime Ministers Albanese and President Zelenskyy.
• The security agreement underscores Australia’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine’s defense against Russia.