Australia Pledges $50 Million to NATO to Provide Weapons for Ukraine

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks following a service by Reverend Simon Ckuj at St Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Lidcombe in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 27, 2022. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

The Australian government will provide AU$70 million (US$50 million) to purchase military equipment and weapons for Ukraine in its efforts to fend off an ongoing Russian invasion.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement following a meeting of the National Security Committee and will see the funds channelled to NATO where it will be decided how the money is distributed.