Australia and France are teaming up to provide extra ammunition to war-torn Ukraine. 

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles have agreed to supply the gunpowder for French shells.

They will be delivered to Ukraine almost immediately.

“That is really the biggest development, the most significant development in this last while,” ANU Centre for European Studies research fellow Sonia Mycak told Sofie Formica.

“For the first time, the western nations are now giving their own heavy armaments. Zelenskyy has actually been asking for tanks ever since the full-scale invasion back in February last year.”

Press PLAY below to hear why western nations are stepping up their support 

Thank you to @MinColonna and @SebLecornu for your warm welcome at the second Australia-France Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations.⁰
Australia is deeply invested in our relationship with France and we have great ambition for our future.@RichardMarlesMP pic.twitter.com/raS1SarI0S

— Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) January 30, 2023

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