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Australia is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine, including drones and MANPADS

28 Apr, 2024
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Australia is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine, including drones and MANPADS

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Australia is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine worth $100 million. This was discussed during a meeting in Lviv between the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Australia Richard Marles.

Half of this amount will be directed towards a large batch of MANPADS. Over $30 million will go towards drones as part of the "drone coalition," and the remaining amount will be allocated to other military needs.

Additionally, Australia will provide Ukraine with air-to-ground munitions.

"Today, with Mr. Richard Marles, we discussed a wide range of issues regarding strategic cooperation. I am confident that our partnership is long-term and has enormous development prospects," noted Denys Shmyhal.

 

Overall, Australia's support for Ukraine already exceeds $655 million, with $540 million being military assistance.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine thanked the Government and people of Australia, as well as Richard Marles personally, for their deep involvement in Ukrainian affairs, effective solidarity, and concrete actions taken by Australia for our country.

 

The Odessa Journal

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