Australian Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong (photo: Getty Images)
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrives in Kyiv for a visit. She is expected to hold meetings and discussions with the Ukrainian authorities, informs Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand.
"I was delighted to welcome Foreign Minister Penny Wong to Kyiv this morning. It will be a busy day of meetings and discussions," the Ambassador said in his X (Twitter) post.
Australia's support for Ukraine
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Australia has been actively supporting Ukraine with significant military and financial assistance.
In July 2024, Australia announced the largest military aid package in the world, worth $250 million. It included guided missiles, air defense missiles, anti-tank weapons, ammunition, and other equipment.
In November 2024, as part of a new military aid package, Australia donated 14 hard-hulled boats worth $14 million to Ukraine to strengthen its maritime defense.
In December 2024, Australia provided $50 million through the International Fund to purchase priority military equipment for Ukraine.
The total amount of support from Australia is about $1.5 billion, of which $1.3 billion is allocated for military assistance and the rest for humanitarian and financial needs.
In general, Australia demonstrates unwavering support for Ukraine by providing significant military, financial, and humanitarian assistance in the fight against Russian aggression.
