Australia will provide an extra $100 million to Ukraine for critical military equipment under a new support package as Russia's war drags on.
Australia's ambassador to NATO, former defence force chief Angus Campbell, made the Albanese government's commitment at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting in Brussels overnight.
This brings the nation's overall support for Ukraine to more than $1.8 billion, including more than $1.6 billion in military assistance since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
In December 2025, the government committed a $50 million contribution to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List.
This meant Australia and New Zealand became the first non-NATO contributors to the initiative.
NATO is co-ordinating the purchase of critical defence equipment from the US by other allies.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said Australia was proud to be - alongside New Zealand - the first non-NATO contributor to the initiative.
"What happens in Ukraine matters here in the Indo-Pacific, which is why it is so important for Australia to stay the course and continue to stand with Ukraine until they find peace on their terms," he said.
"Our ongoing contribution ensures that Ukraine is receiving the support it needs to make a tangible difference in its defence against Russia's unjustified and unprovoked aggression."
US President Donald Trump reportedly told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that ending Russia's war was critical, according to Russia's Tass news agency.
Mr Trump also spoke with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy on ways to end the conflict before the G7's meeting in France.
The Australian Defence Force is training Ukrainian troops as part of Operation Kudu, with preparation being conducted in Poland under the Norwegian‑led multinational Operation Legio.
Through Operation Kudu, the Australian military has trained more than 3650 Ukrainian personnel in basic infantry tactics, leadership and military skills since January 2023.
