Australian Government Announces Another $50 Million for the Ukraine

Published on February 15, 2024

The Australian government will provide another $50 million (US$32 million) to an international fund for the Ukraine This fund for Ukraine is managed by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence to procure military equipment in the eastern European country’s war with Russia. Australia has now given $960 million worth of taxpayer funds to Ukraine, including $780 million for the Ukraine armed forces. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia remains “steadfast in supporting Ukraine to defend itself against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion.” “We stand with Ukraine in support of its courageous people and also in defence of a fundamental principle—the right of every sovereign nation to be secure in its own borders and to determine its own future,” he said....

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