On Thursday, the Albanese government is expected to announce this substantial support, highlighting a $50 million contribution to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List. This initiative is orchestrated by a collaboration of NATO allies, who are coordinating the purchase of defense equipment from the United States.

In addition to the financial contributions, the Australian Defence Force will donate supplies and weaponry valued at $43 million. This donation includes tactical air defense radars, munitions, and combat engineering equipment, significantly enhancing Ukraine’s defensive capabilities.

The alliance is co-ordinating the purchase of defence equipment from the US by other NATO allies.

Australian Defence Force supplies and weapons worth $43million will also be donated, including tactical air defence radars, munitions and combat engineering equipment.

An extra $2million will be provided to help Ukraine with advanced drone technologies.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the newly announced military support was about supporting Ukraine’s ‘brave’ effort to fight against three years of ‘Russian brutality’.

‘We’re steadfast supporters of the brave Ukrainian people who are standing up to this Russian brutality and the end of this war can’t come soon enough,’ he told ABC RN.

‘It needs to be a lasting peace that does justice to the courage that the Ukrainians have shown.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the military support was about supporting Ukraine’s ‘brave’ effort

Australia has now given Ukraine more than $1.7billion in aid since the war started in 2022

Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko has thanked the Australian public

It brings Australia’s total support to more than $1.7billion since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

In the coming weeks, the final group of 49 gifted M1A1 Abrams tanks will be delivered.

Labor has also slapped sanctions on a further 45 ‘shadow fleet’ ships that help Russia circumvent penalties imposed by Australia and other countries.

Australia has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on more than 1180 people and 293 entities.

Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko said his nation valued the support of the Australian people and government.

‘I am extremely grateful for this meaningful contribution in these dire times for Ukraine,’ he said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow, as the White House pursues a deal to end the war.

Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia was unwavering in its support for Ukraine. 

Ukrainians set up a portrait of their fallen relatives at a makeshift memorial this year

‘These commitments will make a tangible difference in Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion,’ he said.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said due to the government’s actions, direct Australian imports of Russian energy products had fallen from $80million to zero.

‘Australia’s sanctions complement those of key partners … as part of a co-ordinated effort to starve Russia’s oil revenues and limit its ability to finance its invasion,’ she said.