Ukraine

The Australian Government is appalled at the sham trial and 13-year sentence given to Australian man Oscar Jenkins. As a full serving member of the regular Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mr Jenkins is a prisoner of war.

The Australian Government joins the United Kingdom and other international partners in expressing serious concerns about Russia’s continued use of disinformation globally, including efforts to justify its illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine.

Australia expresses its strong support for the EU's decision to issue sanctions against cyber criminals for malicious cyber activity targeting the EU and Ukraine.

On 15-16 June 2024, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services the Hon Bill Shorten MP will represent Australia at the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong today announced financial sanctions and an export ban, targeting sectors of economic and strategic significance to Russia.

The Australian Government has announced a ban on the export of machinery and related parts to Russia and areas of Ukraine temporarily under Russian control. DFAT invites public consultation on the proposed ban until 19 June 2023.

In accordance with item 9, regulation 6 of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (Cth) (the Regulations), the Minister for Foreign Affairs (the Minister) has previously designated for targeted financial sanctions, and declared for travel bans (together ‘listed’), by legislative instrument persons meeting the following criteria: A person or entity that the Minister is satisfied is responsible for, or complicit in, the threat to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Today marks one year since Russia launched its illegal and immoral full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Australian Government acknowledges the announcement by the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service and the MH17 Joint Investigation Team that they will suspend their investigation into additional individuals responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

The Australian Government has announced it will remove tariffs on imports to Australia from Ukraine.