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Andrew Brown

Ukraine holding out for 'lifeline' of coal shipment

Ukraine is worried a requested coal shipment from Australia might not arrive in time for winter. (Jeremy Ng/AAP PHOTOS)

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has made a further plea to the federal government for a "lifeline" of coal to be given as aid to the besieged country ahead of another winter of potential power shortages.

Ukrainian officials have appealed to the federal government for another coal shipment to help meet its energy needs as Russia targets power plants with missile and drone attacks.

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