"We are on the side of president Zelenski and the courageous conflict of the Ukrainian people to defend his (...) sovereignty," said Albanese. He stressed that Ukraine is committed to fighting for the regulation of law, and Australia is "ready to help". Albanese stressed that Australia was not asked to send troops, but will consider specified a request if it receives it. "In the national interest of Australia lies the state on the side of Ukraine, and that is what our government is doing" - emphasised the Prime Minister, quoted by the British paper "The Guardian".
