Australia will consider Ukraine peacekeeping force, PM says
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the media on March 4 that the country is open to sending troops to Ukraine.
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SYDNEY - Australia is open to requests to take part in peacekeeping operations in Ukraine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, reaffirming his support for Kyiv as it faces growing criticism from the US’ Trump administration.
Australia is “open to consideration of any proposals going forward” on potentially deploying troops to Ukraine, said Mr Albanese, adding that its struggle against Russia is about the defence of international law.
Britain and France have been discussing boots on the ground
“We stand with the people of Ukraine and we stand with President Zelensky,” Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney on March 4.
“There’s discussion at the moment about potential peacekeeping and from my government’s perspective we’re open to consideration of any proposals going forward.”
His comments come as President Donald Trump ordered a pause to all US military aid clash between the two leaders
Australia says it has contributed more than A$1.3 billion (S$1.09 billion) in military support for Ukraine since Russia invaded the former Soviet republic three years ago.
It reaffirmed its strong support for Ukraine in recent weeks, even as Mr Trump has intensified criticism of Mr Zelensky. BLOOMBERG
