“I am pleased to have met President Zelenskyy again today and to inform him of Australia’s decision to gift 30 additional Bushmasters to Ukraine,” Albanese stated.
“Australia remains steadfast in its commitment to support Ukraine.
“We are proud to offer extra Bushmaster autos to help the courageous women and men combating for his or her dwelling and their nation’s sovereignty.
“Russia unilaterally launched this illegal and immoral invasion and should withdraw its troops and end the conflict immediately.”
Bushmasters have been ceaselessly utilized by Ukrainian forces, a truth highlighted by Foreign Minister Penny Wong because the embattled nation continues its counteroffensive.
“Australian Bushmasters have been used extensively by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and our additional contribution of 30 vehicles will bolster Ukraine’s capabilities,” she stated.
“We are providing sustainable and meaningful support to Ukraine, including through our humanitarian assistance and through our diplomacy.
“Russia’s assault on Ukraine is an assault on us all. It is an assertion {that a} bigger nation is entitled to subjugate a smaller neighbour.
“We again call on Russia to cease its illegal, immoral war on Ukraine.”
Zelenskyy thanked Albanese for the assist bundle, which brings Australia’s complete assist to Ukraine because the begin of the warfare as much as $890 million.
“It’s unprecedented and absurd when a time frame is set neither for the invitation nor for Ukraine’s membership,” Zelenskyy tweeted on Tuesday evening.
“While at the same time, vague wording about ‘conditions’ is added even for inviting Ukraine. It seems there is no readiness to invite Ukraine to NATO or to make it a member of the alliance.
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“This signifies that a window of alternative is being left to discount Ukraine’s membership in NATO in negotiations with Russia. And for Russia, this implies motivation to proceed its terror.
“Uncertainty is weakness. And I will openly discuss this at the summit.”
Under Article 5 of the NATO constitution, members are obligated to defend one another from assault, which might swiftly draw the US and different nations into direct combating with Russia if Ukraine was admitted whereas the Kremlin’s invasion was ongoing.
– Reported with Associated Press
Source: www.9news.com.au
