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Australia Reopens Ukraine Embassy, Delivers Extra $76 Million

$10 million will be provided for heat and electricity for the people of Ukraine.
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Australia Reopens Ukraine Embassy, Delivers Extra $76 Million
Australia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong speaks as she delivers a joint press-conference with Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs following their meeting in Kyiv, on Dec. 18, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the Australian embassy in Ukraine will reopen at the start of January 2025, signalling Australia’s continued support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Wong will also deliver more than $76 million (US$47 million) in taxpayer funds to help people in the Ukraine, taking total support to more than $1.5 billion.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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