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Ukraine rejects Eurocopter Tiger helicopters Australia could have provided for free, envoy explains why

Ukraine dropped its request for Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters that Australia could have provided free as military aid because of high maintenance costs, Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko told Defense Express on Oct. 1.

1 October, 12:55 PM

Australian army trials Vector AI reconnaissance drone refined through combat use in Ukraine

The Australian Army tested the Vector AI reconnaissance drone during the Southern Jackaroo exercise at the Townsville training area in Queensland, evaluating the platform's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, Defence Blog reported on July 12.

12 July, 07:11 PM

Australia pledges additional $100 million in military aid for Ukraine

An additional $100 million will be allocated to Ukraine by the Australian government for the procurement of critically needed military equipment to counter Russian aggression, the press service of the Australian government announced on June 19.

19 June, 09:05 AM

Parrots settle at Ukraine embassy in Australia

Several white cockatoos were spotted perched on the roof of Ukraine’s embassy in Australia, appearing to stand in formation and observe their surroundings, Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko said on Facebook on Apr. 29.

29 April, 04:58 PM

Australia completes transfer of 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Australia has completed the transfer of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine as part of its military aid, with the final shipment of 12 armored vehicles arriving in the country days earlier, the Australian Defense Ministry said on Dec. 19.

19 December 2025, 06:04 PM

Australia and New Zealand boost Ukraine with $70M+ in support

The governments of Australia and New Zealand have announced military assistance to Ukraine totaling more than $70 million, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand Vasyl Myroshnychenko wrote on Dec. 3.

4 December 2025, 09:55 AM

Australia returns archaeological artifacts smuggled from Ukraine

The Australian government has returned two archaeological artifacts to Ukraine after intercepting them at Sydney Airport in 2023, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry announced on Oct. 7.

8 October 2025, 01:32 AM

Australia delivers M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Australia has transferred M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine as part of a military aid package worth 245 million Australian dollars (about $160 million), Reuters reported on July 19.

19 July 2025, 11:02 AM

Australia imposes new sanctions on Russia

Australia has introduced a new round of sanctions against Russian individuals and entities, targeting 37 people and seven organizations, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on June 26.

26 June 2025, 10:25 AM

U.S. doubts combat value of retired OZ’s Abrams in Ukraine

Australia has begun loading the first of its 49 decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks bound for Ukraine onto a cargo ship amid frustration of American officials questioning their effectiveness on the modern battlefield, ABC reported on May 19, citing its own sources.

19 May 2025, 10:07 AM

Russia jails Australian citizen for fighting in Ukrainian military

A “court” in Russian-occupied Luhansk sentenced OscarJenkins, an Australian national who volunteered to serve in Ukraine’s armed forces, to 13 years in a maximum-security penal colony on charges of “mercenary activity,” RFE/RL reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 11:47 PM

Heard and McDonald Islands face U.S. import tariffs despite no population

The tariffs imposed by Donald Trump also apply to uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands, which face a 10% import tariff along with mainland Australia, Axios reported on April 3.

3 April 2025, 11:39 AM

Australian PM Albanese signals peacekeeper option for Ukraine

Australia would consider requests to send peacekeeping troops to enforce the ceasefire in Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who joined a virtual meeting of 29 European and Commonwealth countries, said on the morning of March 15, The Times reports.

15 March 2025, 07:30 PM

Russia threatens Australia with ‘serious consequences’ over potential peacekeeper deployment to Ukraine

Russia’s embassy in Australia warned of “serious consequences” if Australian troops are sent to Ukraine, The Guardian reported on March 10.

10 March 2025, 04:31 PM

Australia open to peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

Australia is open to considering a proposal for deploying peacekeeping forces to Ukraine, should this request be made to the government, the country's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, ABC news agency reported on March 4.

4 March 2025, 03:04 PM

Australia vows swift action over Russian captivity of POW Oscar Jenkins

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to take “the most resolute measures” if Russia harms Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins, who was captured and interrogated by Russian forces last month, CNN reported on Jan. 15.

15 January 2025, 02:21 PM

Yastremska smashes racket to advance to Hobart quarterfinals - Video

Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska (WTA 33) has reached the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 Hobart International hardcourt tournament in Australia after defeating American Ann Li (WTA 91) in the second round on January 8.

8 January 2025, 10:37 AM

Ukrainian tennis player battles into WTA 500 semifinals – video

Ukrainian tennis player Anhelina Kalinina (WTA 55) has advanced to the semifinals of the WTA 500 hard-court tournament in Brisbane, Australia.

3 January 2025, 09:51 AM

Australia commits new aid to Ukraine for reconstruction and energy support

Australia will provide $66 million AUD (about $42 million USD) to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for Ukraine’s rebuilding, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced in Kyiv on Dec. 18.

18 December 2024, 06:50 PM

Australian Embassy to return to Kyiv and operate fully from next month

The Australian Embassy in Ukraine will soon reopen and become fully operational, speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Dec. 18.

18 December 2024, 03:54 PM

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