Ukrainian President Thanks Australia for Donation of 49 Tanks

Published on October 17, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the people of Australia for donating more than $170 million (US$115 million) worth of “essential defence assistance” in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. His comments come as the Australian government confirmed it would donate 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The tanks were obtained in 2007 but have not been involved in active combat. They are due to be replaced by a newer fleet of 75 M1A2 Abrams battle tanks. The newer tanks were signed off on by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, with a cost of $3.5 billion. “We value our partnership with Australia and its meaningful contribution to achieving just and lasting peace in Ukraine, restoring stability in Europe, and protecting rules-based international order,” Zelenskyy said on X, formerly Twitter....

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