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White House: Abrams tanks sent to Ukraine were understaffed

American Abrams tanks sent to Ukraine after Russia’s invasion were undermanned, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Dec. 8.

8 December 2024, 01:54 PM

Four Ukrainian tennis stars confirmed for Australian Open 2025

Four Ukrainian tennis players will compete in the main round of Australia Open 2025, the tournament's official website said, publishing Women Singles Draw Entry list on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 01:08 PM

Australia pledges $14M to bolster Ukraine’s maritime capabilities

Canberra will donate 14 rigid-hull boats to Kyiv to support Ukraine's maritime and coastal defense capabilities against ongoing Russian aggression, the Australian Defense Ministry announced on Nov. 5.

5 November 2024, 07:50 AM

Australia sends retired JDAM-ER bombs to Ukraine

Australia has delivered several Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended-Range (JDAM-ER) bombs to Ukraine, according to an Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) report from Nov. 1. These bombs were previously retired from the country’s air force.

2 November 2024, 07:26 PM

Quad leaders call for respect of Ukraine’s territorial integrity

The leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), which includes Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, have expressed deep concern over the situation in Ukraine and called for a just peace. This was stated on Sep. 21 in a joint declaration published on the White House website following a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and the prime ministers of Australia, India, and Japan in Delaware.

22 September 2024, 11:32 AM

Australia considers transferring decommissioned Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The Australian government is considering the possibility of transferring its decommissioned U.S.-made M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Sept. 20.

21 September 2024, 01:18 AM

Ukraine requests decommissioned military equipment from Australia

In a phone conversation with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discussed potential supply of surplus military equipment as military aid to Kyiv, Sybiha reported on Sept. 10.

10 September 2024, 10:51 PM

U.S. and China vying for Olympic dominance, Ukraine holds 18th place

The United States continues to lead the medal count on Day 11 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with 24 gold, 31 silver and 31 bronze medals.

7 August 2024, 08:18 AM

Australia extends $170 million in military aid to Ukraine

The Australian government will provide Ukraine with a $169 million security assistance package, making its largest contribution to date, Australian broadcaster ABC reported on July 11.

12 July 2024, 02:16 AM

Canberra allocates $20 million to support Ukraine's energy sector

Australia will donate $20 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, earmarked for the energy supplies Kyiv needs most, rather than the coal shipments previously requested, according to national broadcaster ABC on May 31.

31 May 2024, 01:12 PM

Ukraine's Lomachenko dominates Australia's Kambosos to reclaim world championship by KO

Ukraine's two-time Olympic champion Vasyl Lomachenko dominated Australia's George Kambosos before KO'ing him in the 11th round to reclaim the lightweight world championship on May 12.

12 May 2024, 11:45 AM

Ukraine's Lomachenko takes on Australian Kambosos in Perth showdown

Ukrainian boxing sensation Vasyl Lomachenko is gearing up for another shot at the world championship title, facing off against Australian George Kambosos as they contend for the vacant IBF lightweight world title in Perth, Australia on May 12.

10 May 2024, 12:23 PM

Lomachenko wears peace dove T-shirt to open workout ahead of lightweight world title fight vs Kambosos

Former three-weight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KO) held an open workout ahead of his lightweight world championship fight with George Kambosos (21-2, 10 KO).

3 May 2024, 01:51 PM

Ukrainian boxing star Lomachenko arrives in Australia, issues first statement ahead of fight

Former three-weight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko arrived in Australia ahead of his upcoming bout against George Kambosos and addressed local media outlets on April 29.

29 April 2024, 11:25 AM

We see historic turning point in Japan defense strategy amid Russian invasion - Ukraine's Ambassador to Japan

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ambassador Serhiy Korsunskyi revealed a significant shift in Japan’s defense strategy during an interview with Radio NV on April 17.

18 April 2024, 04:49 PM

All songs from Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in one article

This year's Eurovision Song Contest will feature 37 countries, 31 will perform in first and second semifinals on May 7 and 9, respectively.

17 April 2024, 12:28 PM

Long-range missiles from down under: U.S. plans to produce vital weapons for Ukraine in allied nations

The U.S. is gearing up to manufacture crucial weaponry for Ukraine, setting up shop in allied countries, with its first foreign factory in Australia, which will be dedicated to crafting guided long-range missiles, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 13.

14 March 2024, 05:35 PM

Spy network focused on Australia's defense pacts with US, UK exposed

Australian intelligence services have shut down a spy ring that collected information on the country's military cooperation with allies, including defense agreements with the U.S. and the UK, Mike Burgess, Australia's intelligence chief, stated during annual threat assessment report on Feb. 28.

29 February 2024, 10:50 AM

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