Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne. Photo: Flip through Marise Payne Facebook (file photo)
According to Russia’s Itar-Tass news agency (ИТАР-ТАСС), Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced on the 20th that Australia will send at least 70,000 tons of coal to Ukraine to ensure Ukraine’s energy security.
According to reports, Payne said Australia will donate at least 70,000 tons of coal to ensure Ukrainian energy security. This is a move that has been discussed with other European partners with the support of the Polish government.
The report pointed out that Australian coal provided by Australian coal giant Whitehaven Coal will help Ukraine’s coal-fired generators operate and supply power to the country, hoping to maintain stable power, normal supply of house heating and factory energy in difficult times. Normal operation, etc., to support the Ukrainian people.
Payne said that at present, Whitehaven Coal has quickly arranged a shipment, and the Australian government is working with the company and the governments of Ukraine and Poland to facilitate the early delivery of materials.
In addition, Payne also announced that Australia will expand sanctions against Russia, impose a ban on Russia, and prohibit the export of alumina, bauxite and aluminum ore to Russia. Payne pointed out that Russia currently relies on Australia for 20% of its alumina exports, and the export ban will affect the manufacture of aluminum products in Russia.