Australia rolls out new aid package for Ukraine

The Australian Government will provide a new $110 million assistance package to Ukraine. This assistance will help Ukraine defend and support itself against Russia’s unprovoked invasion.

"Australia has stood with Ukraine since Russia’s brutal invasion 16 months ago. We are continuing to work with the government of Ukraine to provide assistance that addresses Ukraine’s needs and complements support provided by our partners. This package responds to Ukraine’s requests for vehicles and ammunition and will make a tangible difference on the battlefield," the Prime Minister's Office of Australia wrote.

The aid package includes:

• 70 military vehicles, including 28 M113 armoured vehicles, 14 Special Operations Vehicles, and 28 MAN 40M medium trucks and 14 trailers.
• Supply of 105mm artillery ammunition.
• $10 million to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which manages the Ukrainian Humanitarian Fund, to help meet needs for shelter, health services, clean water and sanitation.

In addition, Australia will extend duty-free access for goods imported from Ukraine for a further 12 months, to support its recovery and trade opportunities.

These commitments announced on June 26 bring Australia's total contribution in support of Ukraine to $790 million, including $610 million in military assistance.