Australia after the start of the war in Ukraine has earned $ 102 billion but helps little - media
According to Economist James Makintayr, over the 15 months that have been overwhelmed by Moscow's invasion of energy, energy prices and other raw materials have brought Australia about $ 150 billion in Australian dollars ($ 102 billion). However, Australia reported to Ukraine equivalent to 0. 5% of this amount. It is both military and humanitarian aid. This is less than provided by countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic and Denmark.
Therefore, the conservative opposition of Australia requires the government of more support for Kiev. "There is a risk that Australia will be considered as strategic outstanding observers - we are talking well, but in fact we do little," said Malcolm Davis, a senior analyst of the Australian Institute for Strategic Policy in Canberra. However, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles stated that his country is the largest donor of Ukraine in the Indo-Pacific.
"In Europe and in Ukraine itself, Australia is doing everything possible to support Ukraine," Marles said on June 3. According to journalists, although military assistance from Australia itself can be changed in the battlefield by itself, it can inspire other countries, such as South Korea to start helping Ukraine more actively. It should be noted that on June 1, 2023, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine on Twitter called on Australia to transfer more military equipment, including tanks.
"Every tank that we receive from Australia will help us to break through the enemy's defense - and as a result, regain our land and save our people's lives," the Defense Ministry noted. The Pentagon stated that Ukraine will receive a new $ 6. 2 billion military aid package overestimated the cost of military assistance provided by $ 6. 2 billion. They can now provide Ukraine with additional military assistance for this amount.