Today marks one year since Russia launched its illegal and immoral full-scale invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We mourn the incalculable losses that Ukraine has endured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We honour the unwavering resolve and strength of the Ukrainian people as they stand up to Russia\u2019s continued aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are proud to stand with Ukraine as it defends its people, its territory, and its sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, on this most sombre occasion, the Australian Government is announcing additional military assistance to Ukraine and further costs on Russia, including additional sanctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Australian Government will provide additional Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to Ukraine. These systems provide a battlefield intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for the Ukrainian Armed Forces as they continue to fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, today in the United Kingdom the first rotation of around 200 Ukrainian recruits will graduate from military training supported by Australian Defence Force personnel as part of Operation Kudu, Australia\u2019s contribution to a UK-led multi-national training program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Australian Government has imposed further targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on 90 persons, and targeted financial sanctions on 40 entities. The new sanctions targets include Russian ministers with responsibilities spanning energy, natural resources, industry, education, labour, migration and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are imposing sanctions on persons and entities engaging in activities of economic and strategic significance to Russia or that threaten the territorial integrity or sovereignty of Ukraine. This includes new listings of those perpetuating the Kremlin\u2019s mistruths to shore up support for President Putin and key players in Russia\u2019s defence industry: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia has now imposed more than 1,000 sanctions in response to Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overnight, Australia also joined 140 other member states to support a resolution calling for a just peace in Ukraine at an Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We again call on Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory and end this war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a most sombre occasion for the people of Ukraine. One year on from Russia\u2019s unprovoked, unjustified and unlawful full-scale invasion, the costs of Russia\u2019s aggression are incalculable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn the face of Russia\u2019s aggression, the Ukrainian people\u2014led so resolutely by President Zelenskyy\u2014have displayed extraordinary strength and courage. We continue to stand with Ukraine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn response to requests, Australia is providing more Uncrewed Aerial Systems to the Ukrainian Government; this support will provide a battlefield intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as they continue to fight against the unwarranted aggression of Russia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis announcement coincides with the first graduation of Australian-trained Ukrainian soldiers as part of a UK-led multinational training effort to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. They leave with skills and knowledge that will save lives when they take up the fight against Russia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAustralia is imposing additional sanctions, targeting those in the Russian Government who are helping prolong this war, those financing this war, and those spreading mistruths to justify this war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAustralia\u2019s sanctions regime against Russia is our largest. This reflects our support for the people of Ukraine and for the fundamental norms of sovereignty and territorial integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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