Zelenskyy Praises Australian PM for Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
February 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war in Ukraine initiated by Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint press conference with Lithuania's president and Poland's president, after attending commemorations of the 1863 uprising, in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Jan. 25, 2026. Petras Malukas/AFP via Getty Images
Ukraine’s president has publicly thanked Australia’s prime minister for delivering the country’s largest sanctions package against Russia since the invasion began in February 2022.
In a message to Anthony Albanese, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the government for imposing fresh sanctions on 180 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
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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]
