Australian troops to train Ukraine military in the UK
“Australia has been unequivocal in its bipartisan support for Ukraine and its condemnation of President Putin,” Anthony Albanese said.
Australian troops will help train Ukrainian soldiers as they continue their fightback against Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion.
A contingent of 70 Australian military personnel will be sent to the UK to join a training program for Ukrainian forces after Christmas. Australia will also send Ukraine 30 more Bushmaster vehicles.
“Australia has been unequivocal in its bipartisan support for Ukraine and its condemnation of President Putin,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
“We will continue to stand up for freedom and democracy.”
Another 30 Bushmasters will be sent to Ukraine
Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia was glad to provide Ukraine with more Bushmasters, with 90 now sent to Kyiv.
“Our soldiers will be part of a large training program in the United Kingdom to help prepare their Ukrainian mates for their struggle against Russia’s unwarranted and unlawful aggression,” Mr Marles said.
“Since their arrival, the Bushmasters have been used extensively by the Ukrainian Armed Forces with more requested by the Ukrainian President, Minister for Defence, and the Ambassador.”
Australia has spent $655 million supporting Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February.
This week’s federal budget included another $200 million in assistance for the war-torn nation.