Albanese announced another A$60 million for Ukraine after meeting Zelenskyy at the UN.
Why it matters: The pledge adds to Australia's wartime support and signals continued backing for Kyiv at a high-profile diplomatic moment. It also comes alongside a new bilateral security agreement, underscoring deeper cooperation.
- Albanese met Zelenskyy in New York on Sept. 23, 2026, during UN General Assembly week.
- Australia announced an additional A$60 million in support for Ukraine.
- The package will include military and humanitarian support, with Ukrainian reporting also citing energy-related support and protective equipment.
- Australia said its total support for Ukraine now stands at almost A$1.9 billion.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York to announce an additional A$60 million in support for Ukraine. The announcement came during UN General Assembly week, a setting both leaders used to underscore continued diplomatic backing for Kyiv. Read the Australian statement.
Australia said the new package will include military and humanitarian support. Ukrainian official reporting said the package also includes energy-related support and protective equipment. Albanese said Australia's total support for Ukraine has risen to almost A$1.9 billion after the new commitment. Ukraine's account of the package.
The meeting also included the signing of the Australia-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement, described by Canberra as an agreement on long-term support and cooperation. Zelenskyy's office said it was signed Sept. 23, 2026, in New York, alongside the Sixth Summit of the International Crimea Platform during the 81st UN General Assembly session. Australia's agreement statement and Ukraine's statement.
Australia's foreign ministry had separately said on Sept. 22 that Australia and likeminded partners reaffirmed support for Ukraine and stressed the need for a full ceasefire and a just and lasting peace. Joint statement.
By the numbers
- A$60 million - the new Australian commitment announced for Ukraine
- almost A$1.9 billion - Australia's total support for Ukraine after the new pledge
- Sept. 23, 2026 - date of the meeting and announcement in New York
Yes, but: The dossier does not break down exactly how the A$60 million will be split between military, humanitarian, energy and protective equipment support.
What's next: The full text of the bilateral security agreement would clarify implementation timelines and operational commitments.