For 1000 days Ukraine has held strong in the face of the Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion.
The Ukrainian people have endured this abhorrent attack with unmistakeable courage and unmatched resilience.
The toll of this abhorrent war waged by Russia has been devastating for Ukraine and its people.
Today, we remember and commemorate the brave Ukrainians who have and continue to fight to protect their freedoms and sovereignty.
Ukraine’s defiance of Russia’s aggression is not just a defence of their sovereignty and territorial integrity, but a defence of the international rules that we all rely upon.
If Ukraine prevails and prospers, all nations will be a little safer. If Ukraine is abandoned or weakened, autocrats and tyrants will be emboldened.
The world should extract a high price from Russia for their aggression. While it is right to seek peace, Ukraine must be supported to a just peace, that secures Ukraine’s future security and sovereignty.
The Coalition, since the beginning of Russia’s attempted full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has been unwavering in our support for Ukraine.
Ukraine deserves a comprehensive strategy of support from Australia, as so many of our allies and partners are delivering.
Our support remains for the government to provide military vehicles manufactured in Australia, reinstatement of Australia’s embassy in Kyiv, delivery of more shipments of Australian coal, or other practical assistance to Ukraine.
The Coalition reaffirms its unwavering commitment to Ukraine.
Slava Ukraini.
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