The Albanese Government will provide a $95 million package of military assistance and has imposed further targeted sanctions related to Russia's shadow fleet as part of our continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's illegal and immoral invasion.
Australia will make a $50 million contribution to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) - a NATO initiative to supply Ukraine with critical military equipment.
This contribution sees Australia, alongside New Zealand, become the first non‑NATO contributors to the PURL initiative. In doing so our two countries continue to demonstrate our commitment to upholding the global rules‑based order, recognising that what occurs in Europe matters in the Indo‑Pacific.
In addition to the PURL contribution, today's support package also includes:
- $43 million of Australian Defence Force (ADF) materiel and equipment, including tactical air defence radars, munitions and combat engineering equipment.
- An additional $2 million contribution to the Drone Capability Coalition, focused on providing Ukraine with advanced drone technologies.
- Targeted sanctions on an additional 45 vessels linked to Russia's shadow fleet, bringing the total number of sanctioned shadow fleet vessels to 200. These sanctions are designed to starve Russia's war economy of revenue.
This brings Australia's overall support for Ukraine to over $1.7 billion, including more than $1.5 billion in military assistance since the start of the conflict. Australia remains the largest non‑NATO contributor of military assistance.
Australia continues to stand with the Coalition of the Willing, a group of more than 35 countries coordinating to strengthen support for Ukraine and see a just and lasting peace on its terms.
This builds on the ADF's ongoing contribution to multinational efforts to train Ukrainian military personnel in the United Kingdom under Operation Kudu.
The final tranche of Australia's gifted 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks will also be delivered to Ukraine in the coming weeks.
Australia's ongoing contributions ensure the Armed Forces of Ukraine are equipped with much needed capabilities to contribute to their defence, reaffirming Australia's commitment to Ukraine and the global rules-based order.
Quotes attributable to Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles:
"Australia is unwavering in its support for Ukraine. These commitments will make a tangible difference in Ukraine's defence against Russia's illegal and immoral invasion.
"We are proud to be contributing to PURL, standing in solidarity with our partners - in NATO and the Indo-Pacific - to see a just and lasting peace for Ukraine."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong:
"Australia's sanctions complement those of key partners, including the United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand and the European Union, as part of a coordinated effort to starve Russia's oil revenues and limit its ability to finance its invasion.
"As a result of actions we have taken, direct Australian imports of Russian energy products have fallen from $80 million before Russia's invasion to zero."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy:
"We are proud to be meeting Ukraine's direct request for assistance. It's a testament to our steadfast support for the right of the courageous people of Ukraine to live in peace and to determine their own future.
"Our government will continue to support them alongside the Australian people until we see a just and lasting peace."
