Australia reconsiders peacekeeping role in Ukraine conflict
The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, announced that his government is considering joining international peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. The Guardian reported this information.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that his government is contemplating involvement in international peacekeeping forces to ensure compliance with the ceasefire in Ukraine. As noted by The Guardian, this marks a shift in Canberra's previous policy.
Albanese stressed that although Australia has not yet received a request to send troops, it is prepared to consider it. "It’s in Australia’s national interest to stand with Ukraine, and that’s what our government is doing," the Prime Minister said, as quoted by The Guardian.
To date, Australia has provided Ukraine with 1.5 billion Australian dollars in aid, of which 1.3 billion was for military support. The Prime Minister noted that his country is ready to offer further assistance, highlighting the importance of Ukraine's fight for sovereignty.
During the summit in London, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, proposed forming a "coalition of the willing" to defend the ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The United Kingdom has declared its readiness to send soldiers and aircraft.
Previously excluded
"The Guardian" points out that not long ago, an Australian government spokesperson ruled out the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine. However, Canberra is now open to considering various peacekeeping proposals.
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