Australia will send a second round of aid to Ukraine as it attempts to fight back the Russian invaders. Weapons, humanitarian support and coal to keep power stations running are part of the assistance.
Australia will send close to $75 million in additional aid to Ukraine to assist its fight invading Russian forces, including weapons, humanitarian help and 70,000 tonnes of coal.
The federal government has sourced the supply of thermal coal from Whitehaven Coal. It is worth about $28 million with the current thermal coal spot price at about $400 per tonne. The cost of the coal and the shipment will be met by the Australian government. “In my direct discussions with Ukrainian leaders they have told me they need military support, humanitarian assistance and coal to meet their urgent energy needs and that’s exactly what we’re going to provide,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
Another $2 million will be donated to the Emergency Action Alliance Ukraine Appeal. And to make it easier for Australians to donate to countries providing assistance to Ukrainians fleeing the fighting, the list of eligible countries on the Overseas Aid Gift Deduction Scheme will be expanded. Since the invasion of Ukraine began, almost 4500 visas have been issued to Ukrainians and more than 600 Ukrainians have arrived in Australia.
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