During a virtual address to Australia's parliament on Thursday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky urged for more sanctions against Russia.
"There is no such thing as distance when it comes to Russian aggression against our Ukrainian soil," Zelensky stated.
If Russia is not stopped, Zelensky warned, there will be serious consequences for global security. He also discussed what will happen after the war, urging governments and businesses to participate in Ukraine's rebuilding. In particular, Zelensky discussed the expansion of Black Sea ports and cities, as well as the reconstruction of the naval sector.
"An additional $25 million AUD in defensive military aid for the Ukrainian Armed Forces," Australia promised.
According to a statement from the administration, the new package would contain tactical decoys, unmanned aerial and ground systems, meals, and medical supplies.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had already expressed his country's solidarity with Zelensky, whom he characterized to as a "hero of democracy."Mr. President, we support you, and we oppose the Russian war criminal. That individual is someone I am acquainted with. That man you're familiar with. Mr. Speaker, we've heard of him. And we're all familiar with his methods. "We've watched them inflict unimaginable suffering on your children, hospitals, and shelters," Morrison explained.
A bit of background: More than 500 Russian persons and businesses have been sanctioned by Australia, including oligarchs with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the country's finance ministry.
Australia has supplied Ukraine with military and humanitarian assistance, as well as a prohibition on alumina and aluminum ore exports to Russia. According to the Australian government, Russia relies on Australia for approximately 20% of its alumina needs.
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