The Ukrainian government had been pleading for an urgent shipment of coal, amid concerns its war with Russia could continue into the European winter.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced a $31 million aid package for Ukraine's energy and humanitarian needs. Wong made the announcement on Friday after the Ukrainian government requested an urgent shipment of coal, as Russia bombards Ukraine's power plants with missile and drone strikes.
" Opposition foreign affairs spokesperson Simon Birmingham said Australia's responsiveness to Ukraine's requests should be swift, not "drawn out and delayed". "Ukraine's request for coal gathered dust in Australia through one long, cold winter and the Albanese government needs to explain how this funds transfer is preferable to giving the actual coal that Ukraine asked for," he said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Australia news LIVE: Labor grapples with detainee crisis; Albanese calls Zelensky ahead of Ukraine peace summitFederal parliament will sit today with Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under increasing pressure over the government’s failure to deport convicts. Follow live here.
Read more »
Australia news LIVE: Labor grapples with detainee crisis; Albanese calls Zelensky ahead of Ukraine peace summitFederal parliament will sit today with Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under increasing pressure over the government’s failure to deport convicts. Follow live here.
Read more »
Australia news LIVE: Labor grapples with detainee crisis; Albanese calls Zelensky ahead of Ukraine peace summitFederal parliament will sit today with Immigration Minister Andrew Giles under increasing pressure over the government’s failure to deport convicts. Follow live here.
Read more »
Australia unlikely to ship coal to Ukraine despite nation's request for energy aidUkraine has again asked Australia to send a shipment of coal to the war-torn country following intense Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. However the defence minister says Australian aid will be focused on 'practical' military support.
Read more »
'Outraged': Ukraine cuts off essential services for military-aged men in AustraliaSome Ukrainians living overseas, including in Australia, feel blindsided by their government's latest bid to bolster the country's military might.
Read more »
Ukraine war briefing: Russia strikes Kharkiv as Biden lets Ukraine hit back with US weaponsRussian missile hits apartment block in Kharkiv, officials say, as Biden administration allows Ukraine to target forces inside part of Russia. What we know on day 828
Read more »