Australia–Ukraine relations - Wikipedia
Diplomatic relations between Australia and Ukraine were established in 1992. Ukraine has had an embassy in Canberra since March 2003 and the Australian Embassy in Kyiv was established in December 2014, however, Australia closed its embassy in Kyiv in February 2022 due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [1]
Australia approves major no-strings-attached tank donation to Ukraine
Oct 17, 2024 · Australia is to dispatch 49 ageing M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, according to Canberra's defence minister, several months after Kyiv requested the use of the redundant fleet.
Australia promises record military aid for Ukraine as NATO calls …
Jul 11, 2024 · Australia is promising $250 million worth of military aid for Ukraine, the largest single package it has provided for the country's defence against Russia to date.
Australia gives 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine | AP News
Oct 17, 2024 · Australia will give 49 of its aging M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that his government is giving Ukraine most of its American-made M1A1 tanks, which are valued at $163 million.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine | Australian Government Department …
On 24 February 2022, Russia began its unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Australia unequivocally supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. As a true and reliable partner, we continue to play our part to uphold the UN …
Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what …
Jan 15, 2025 · Australia has been one of the most generous donors to the Ukraine war effort outside NATO. Three months ago, Australia announced it will give Ukraine 49 of its aging M1A1 Abrams tanks valued at ...
Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what …
Jan 15, 2025 · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday his government will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed an Australian who was taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine.. Video posted on social media in December showed Oscar Jenkins, 32, dressed in a military uniform with his hands bound being questioned and struck by a ...
Australia will send 49 old tanks to Ukraine, more than a year after ...
Oct 16, 2024 · Dozens of soon-to-be-replaced Australian Abrams tanks will be sent to Ukraine under a $245 million military support package to bolster the war-torn country's fight against Russia's invasion.
Australia to provide Abrams tanks to Ukraine | Defence Ministers
Oct 17, 2024 · The Albanese Government underlined its steadfast support for Ukraine announcing the gifting of 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. This will bolster the Armed Forces of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion.
Ukraine country brief | Australian Government Department of …
Australia strongly supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We have contributed over $1.5 billion towards important defence, economic, energy and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in response to Russia's illegal and immoral invasion on 24 February 2022.