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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Australia Discussed Ukraine’s Defense and Russian Strikes Against Ukrainian Cities and Communities

5 January 2026 - 12:38

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Australia Discussed Ukraine’s Defense and Russian Strikes Against Ukrainian Cities and Communities

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese.

The leaders discussed Ukraine’s defense and Russian strikes against Ukrainian cities and communities. The Prime Minister of Australia committed to helping. The President expressed his gratitude and emphasized that air defense missiles are needed every day, just as daily support for Ukraine’s defense is.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in diplomacy and outlined the next steps, including active engagement within the Coalition of the Willing, whose meeting will take place tomorrow in Paris, with Australia represented. The President also thanked the Prime Minister for his kind words about Ukraine and Ukrainians.

The Head of State expressed his condolences regarding the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in December of last year, in which six of the victims were of Ukrainian descent. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also conveyed Ukraine’s solidarity with all the families and loved ones of those affected.