March 29, 2022
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Britain, Australia work together to get vital aid to Ukraine

The UK and Australia call on Russia to allow the safe passage of civilians from conflict-affected areas in Ukraine and safe access for the provision of humanitarian assistance….reports Asian Lite News

The UK and Australia have announced joint plans to provide humanitarian assistance to people in Ukraine impacted by President Putin’s illegal war.

Under the UK-Australia humanitarian partnership, the first of 2 chartered flights carrying hygiene kits, solar lights, kitchen sets and blankets along with other basic necessities will leave on Tuesday (29 March) to help the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) meet the immediate needs of people displaced by the conflict.

This humanitarian relief involves the UK providing and organising delivery of the supplies, with Australia contributing to the funding, and is part of both countries’ broader humanitarian support to Ukraine. This ensures that the aid can reach Ukraine in the quickest and easiest way and is an example of the close partnership between the UK and Australia in action.

The items will arrive by plane to Poland and UNHCR will distribute in Ukraine and Moldova to support the growing number of refugees. Diesel powered heaters, heavy duty groundsheets, generators and shelters are some of the other items being delivered and distributed.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said, “The UK is working with our great friends Australia to support the people of Ukraine who have had their lives destroyed by Russia’s brutal, unprovoked invasion. We call on Russia to enable safe humanitarian access and safe passage for people to flee the violence.”

The UK and Australia call on Russia to allow the safe passage of civilians from conflict-affected areas in Ukraine and safe access for the provision of humanitarian assistance.

Foreign Minister Marise Payne said, “Australia is appalled by Russia’s indiscriminate attacks on civilians who have borne the brunt of these illegal and reprehensible actions. Australian assistance will ensure over 8,000 relief items, such as blankets, hygiene and kitchen sets, and lighting, reach displaced Ukrainians facing cold temperatures. As we do in the Indo-Pacific, Australia is proud to work with the United Kingdom to alleviate human suffering wherever it occurs.”

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