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PM says ‘small’ Australian contribution to Ukraine peacekeeping force could follow ceasefire


Coalition opposes putting ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine saying peacekeeping is Europe’s responsibility

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Anthony Albanese says Australia may send a “small contribution” of peacekeepers to Ukraine if asked, but it was premature to discuss the details before Russia agrees to a ceasefire agreement.

The prime minister joined a phone hook-up overnight that was chaired by the UK’s Keir Starmer and included the leaders of Canada, New Zealand and Europe, a collection referred to as the “Coalition of the Willing”. It also included the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/16/pm-says-small-australian-contribution-to-ukraine-peacekeeping-force-could-follow-ceasefire

Author : Josh Butler

Publish date : 2025-03-16 00:54:00

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