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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent

Australia to provide ‘lethal aid’ to Ukraine as it fights invading Russian troops

Scott Morrison
Prime minister Scott Morrison says ‘I am taking nothing off the table’ as he announces tougher action against Russia over Ukraine invasion. Photograph: Brendon Thorne/AAP

The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has announced that Australia will provide funds for “lethal aid” to Ukraine’s war effort, saying “nothing is off the table” in response to the Russian invasion.

Australia’s commitment was previously restricted to non-lethal military equipment, but on Sunday, Morrison said the government would increase its financial support to Nato to fund the supply of weapons for Ukrainian forces.

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