Defence Minister Richard Marles has unveiled an additional $100m aid package for Ukraine, including “critical” precision weapons, as Kyiv pleads for international support.
Announced overnight during Mr Marles’ brief visit to Ukraine , the new funding will include $50m for short range air defence systems and air-to-ground munitions.
Mr Marles made the announcement after meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, right, in Lviv. Mr Marles also reiterated support for Australia’s assistance in training the Ukrainian military as part of the multinational war effort involving Poland and the United Kingdom.
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