Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what …
3 days ago · 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 ...
Oscar Jenkins: Australia vows ‘strongest action possible’ if ... - CNN
3 days ago · Australia has repeatedly condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has given Kyiv close to $1 billion in assistance since 2022, while its military has provided training for Ukraine’s armed ...
Australia–Ukraine relations - Wikipedia
In July 2022, the new Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, became the first Australian leader to undertake an official visit to Ukraine, announcing an additional support package that included AUD$99.5 million in military assistance.
Australia warns of ‘strongest possible action’ if citizen killed in Ukraine
3 days ago · The 32-year-old is believed to be the first Australian held as a prisoner of war by Russian forces in Ukraine. Not including Jenkins, at least six Australians are believed to have been killed in ...
'Grave concern' for Australian man reportedly killed by Russian
Mr Jenkins is one of seven Australians believed to have died fighting in Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022. However, he is the first thought to have been held as a prisoner of war.
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 bolsters support for Ukraine | Australian Minister for ...
Dec 18, 2024 · Australia has unequivocally condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and provided more than $1.5 billion in assistance to Ukraine since the full-scale conflict began in February 2022.
Australian statement at the Interactive Dialogue with Commission …
Australia deplores Russia’s escalation of large-scale missile strikes across Ukrainian cities, including in Poltava and Kyiv. Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure have indiscriminately killed civilians and destroyed hospitals and schools.
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.
Australia's largest single military assistance package for Ukraine
Jul 11, 2024 · Today’s announcement by the Albanese Government takes Australia’s military assistance to Ukraine to more than $1.1 billion since the start of Russia’s full‑scale invasion, and overall assistance to more than $1.3 billion.