Sybiha: Ukraine and Australia coordinated actions to strengthen defense capabilities
Kyiv • UNN
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha discussed with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong another Russian attack and emphasized the importance of international solidarity. The parties coordinated further steps to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, noting a new package of military aid from Australia.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held a telephone conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. This was reported on the website of the Ukrainian foreign ministry, informs UNN.
Details
According to Sybiha, he informed his colleague about Russia's latest large-scale attack on Ukraine and emphasized that sustained international solidarity and pressure on Russia remain crucial for achieving a just and lasting peace.
We appreciate Australia's unwavering support for Ukraine, including this month's new military aid package and contribution to the NATO PURL initiative.
He added that the parties coordinated "further steps to further strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities and its self-sufficiency."
Recall
In early December, the Australian government announced a military aid package for Ukraine worth 95 million Australian dollars. It includes contributions to PURL and the Drone Coalition, as well as military equipment.