World & BusinessAustralia and Ukraine sign decade-long security pact as Canberra pledges another $60 million
The Australian prime minister’s office says the package includes $45 million in Australian Defence Force equipment, $10 million for Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund and $5 million in humanitarian assistance.
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ABC News reports that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decade-long security agreement. It provides a framework for defence cooperation, including military training, rebuilding Ukrainian military facilities and exploring joint missile and drone production. Albanese’s office announced another $60 million in support and said Australia would join the UK- and Norway-led Maritime Capability Coalition to help develop Ukraine’s navy. The office also announced additional sanctions on Russia.
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Australia and Ukraine sign decade-long security pact as Canberra pledges another $60 million
The Australian prime minister’s office says the package includes $45 million in Australian Defence Force equipment, $10 million for Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund and $5 million in humanitarian assistance.
TLDR
ABC News reports that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decade-long security agreement. It provides a framework for defence cooperation, including military training, rebuilding Ukrainian military facilities and exploring joint missile and drone production. Albanese’s office announced another $60 million in support and said Australia would join the UK- and Norway-led Maritime Capability Coalition to help develop Ukraine’s navy. The office also announced additional sanctions on Russia.