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Global Leaders Unite to Support Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict with Russia

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to join an urgent meeting of global leaders on Thursday to build support for Ukraine, as Australia's defence planners consult with NATO colleagues on enforcing a potential peace deal with Russia. The leadership summit comes as the Australian Defence Force Chief of Joint Operations, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, meets his European counterparts to discuss military assistance, including air surveillance, training, and tanks. The international talks will aim to define robust security guarantees for Ukraine and review Russia's stance on its ongoing war of aggression.

Key Takeaways:

  • Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join an urgent meeting of global leaders on Thursday to build support for Ukraine, as Australia's defence planners consult with NATO colleagues on enforcing a potential peace deal with Russia.
  • The Australian Defence Force Chief of Joint Operations, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, meets his European counterparts to discuss military assistance, including air surveillance, training, and tanks.
  • Australia has delivered $1.5 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
  • The leadership summit will aim to define robust security guarantees for Ukraine and review Russia's stance on its ongoing war of aggression.
  • Ukrainian Air Force shot down 430 of 502 drones and 21 of 24 missiles launched by Russia in recent air raids.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the need for "unbreakable backing" from allies to ensure that Russia would honour any peace deal and not threaten Ukrainian territory again.
  • Australian government source confirmed Albanese would join this week's meeting, emphasizing the country's commitment to supporting Ukraine.

Statistics:

  • 502 drones and 24 missiles launched by Russia, with 430 drones and 21 missiles shot down by the Ukrainian Air Force.
  • $1.5 billion in military and humanitarian aid delivered by Australia to Ukraine since February 2022.

Sources:

  • Reuters, "Australian leaders to join global efforts to support Ukraine", [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/australian-leaders-join-global-efforts-support-ukraine-2023-03-01
  • European leaders, "Coalition of the willing" summit, Paris, [online] Available at: [no date given]

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