Australia shifts stance, eyes peacekeeping role in Ukraine
The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, announced that his government is considering participating in international peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. This information was reported by "The Guardian."
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that his government is considering joining international peacekeeping forces to ensure compliance with the ceasefire in Ukraine. As The Guardian noted, this marks a shift from Canberra's previous policy.
Albanese stressed that while Australia has not yet been asked to send troops, it is prepared to consider the possibility. As The Guardian reported, he stated that supporting Ukraine aligns with Australia's national interest.
So far, Australia has provided Ukraine with 1.5 billion dollars in aid, of which 1.3 billion was for military support. The Prime Minister noted that his country is ready to provide further assistance, highlighting the importance of Ukraine's fight for sovereignty.
During the summit in London, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, proposed forming a "coalition of the willing" to defend the ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The United Kingdom has declared its willingness to send soldiers and airplanes.
Previously excluded
"The Guardian" points out that not long ago, an Australian government spokesperson excluded the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine. However, Canberra is now open to considering various peacekeeping proposals.
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