The Prime Minister along with his armed security and seven members of his entourage entered devastated Ukraine in secrecy - but their trip was exposed ahead of schedule while bombs and shelling continued in the war-torn nation.
Mr Albanese saw first-hand the damage caused at the hands of Russian troops as he toured three devastated towns, Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel.
The Prime Minister boarded an armoured diplomatic train from Poland with seven members of his team, including a social media photographer, foreign affairs and national security adviser, senior department member and a personal political staffer. Last week, the Mr Albanese remained coy as to whether he would accept the invitation from President Volodymyr Zelensky due to the potential risk to the Australian leader.
The concerns of Australian officials were almost realised when Ukraine's news outlets, social media and international wire services announced his presence while he was on tour and before he had arrived back into the neighbouring country. In April, one missile struck an apartment complex and a second hit another facility while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with President Zelensky.
The Prime Minister travelled in a convoy of armoured Land Cruisers with some of the vehicles stocked with extra weapons, body armour and medical facilities. Mr Albanese responded:"Australia shares your desire to seek justice for these war crimes, and we will continue to do so."
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