Live: Australia says would consider sending troops to join peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

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Issued on: 09/03/2025 - 10:42Modified: 09/03/2025 - 10:45

A file photo of Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 16, 2024. A file photo of Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 16, 2024. © Tracey Nearmy

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Sunday his country would consider taking part in an eventual peacekeeping mission in Ukraine but stressed it was too early for any deployment. Western countries have been rushing to boost support for Ukraine as US President Donald Trump pursues direct talks with Moscow to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

Yesterday's key events:

  • Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called for more sanctions against Moscow after after Russian drone and missile strikes killed more than a dozen people in the country's east.
  • A Russian offensive appeared to be underway against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region.
  • Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine remained ‘fully committed’ to constructive dialogue with the US.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)

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