Australia Pledges Another $100 Million to Ukraine

Australia offers further support to Ukraine in their ongoing conflict with Russia, bringing the total contributions to over $1 billion.

Members of the Australian-Ukrainian community carry a Ukrainian flag during a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Sydney on Feb. 26, 2022. Steven SAPHORE/AFP via Getty Images

Following Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles’ visit to Ukraine, Australia has pledged $100 million (US$65 million) to the war-torn nation.

In a joint press conference in Lviv Ukraine, Mr. Marles said that when Russia first crossed over into the Ukrainian border most commentators thought that the conflict would be over in three weeks.