from Stamau123@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 05 Mar 2025 00:13
https://lemmy.world/post/26346939
Anthony Albanese has made a stunning admission while discussing Australia’s role in supporting war-torn Ukraine.
Anthony Albanese has flagged the prospect of Australia sending peace-keeping troops to Ukraine, declaring he is “open” to considering any requests for help.
The Prime Minister revealed the proposal was under consideration at a press conference in Sydney this morning but stopped short of saying any final decisions had been made.
“Well, our position on Ukraine is very clear. We stand with the people of Ukraine and we stand with President Zelenskyy,’’ he said.
“And the brave struggle of the people of Ukraine to defend their natural sovereignty, but also what they’ve fighting for is the international rule of law.
“Now Australia stands ready to assist. We have contributed $1.5 billion with $1.3 billion for military assistance directly.
“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, as Australia has historically played an important role in areas including in Africa, in Cyprus, in a range of peacekeeping areas.
#world
threaded - newest
Great bunch o’ lads
And Malaysia, we also helped Timor Leste (East Timor) to establish their independence from Indonesia.