Australia to announce new security assistance package for Ukraine in July

The Australian government will announce another package of security assistance for Ukraine in July.

According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov announced this on Twitter following his meeting with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defense Richard Marles.

"Had a meaningful meeting with the Hon. Richard Marles, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defense. We discussed Ukraine's priorities for strengthening defense capabilities. Another package of security assistance will be announced by the Australian government in July," the message reads.

Reznikov noted that during the meeting he asked Australia to consider the possibility of training Ukrainian pilots.

"I asked our Australian friends to consider the possibility of training Ukrainian pilots, providing medical evacuation vehicles and means of electronic warfare against drones. I was moved by my colleague's remarks of admiration for Ukraine's extraordinary bravery which inspires so many people," the minister said.

Reznikov also said he had met with the defense ministers of Singapore and New Zealand.