Australia Pledges Further $60m for Ukraine as Albanese Meets Zelenskyy
The prime minister called Ukraine's cause a global issue as he used his New York visit to argue the international order needs reform.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an additional $60 million in support for Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of United Nations gatherings in New York this week.
Albanese described the meeting as emotional and framed Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion as a matter of global concern rather than a regional conflict, according to accounts of the exchange.
Broader message on global order
The Australian leader also used his time in New York to argue that the existing international order is no longer adequate to address current global challenges, signaling plans to raise the theme in a keynote address during his visit. Albanese has periodically called for reforms to international institutions and coordination mechanisms among allied democracies.
The new funding adds to Australia's existing contributions to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began, which have included military equipment, humanitarian aid and financial assistance delivered through various channels over the course of the war.
Zelenskyy has used his time in New York this week to meet with numerous world leaders, seeking continued and expanded support for Ukraine's defense as the war continues. Australia, while geographically distant from the conflict, has positioned itself among the Western-aligned states providing sustained backing to Kyiv.
Details on how the new Australian funding will be allocated were not immediately specified.
Sources
- ‘My friend’: Anthony Albanese announces $60m more for Ukraine at Zelenskyy meeting — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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