“It is unacceptable that further “Western shoes” will appear on Ukrainian dirt and we will not so stay passive observers,” says a message issued by the Russian embassy. As she emphasized, it is not a threat, but a warning.
“Russia has no intention of harming the Australians, and Canberra can easy avoid trouble, simply refraining from irresponsible unrest in the region of a peculiar military operation,” added the embassy.
Ukraine appeals to Australia. ‘Russia is simply a violent state’
Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia Vasily Myrosznychenko appealed to the Australian authorities to ignore the Russian warning. “ Russia is simply a violent state and just wants everyone to halt helping Ukraine,” he stressed.
During a press conference on 4 March, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that, like the United Kingdom, his country "clearly expresses its support for Kiev" and added that he "considers participating in all peace mission in Ukraine".
"The Coalition of Wills" is simply a proposal by UK Prime Minister Keira Starmer, which concerns a peace mission after the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The plan includes the deployment of 30,000 peacekeepers from all over Europe in Ukraine.
Australia's support to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022 exceeded $1.5 billion. In February 2025, Australia joined 92 countries that supported the UN resolution, condemning the "permanent full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine" and demanding "total and unconditional withdrawal" of Russia from Ukraine.
