Ukraine ambassador to meet Greens leader over aid stance

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 02:02 · Archive

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia will meet David Shoebridge to discuss his opposition to military aid.

Greens leader David Shoebridge will meet with Ukrainian ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko on Friday to discuss military aid to Ukraine. Shoebridge has come under fire after saying in an interview that the Greens do not support sending military aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion. He cited the party's commitment to non-violence as the reason for this position.

Myroshnychenko said he would aim to encourage Shoebridge to change his mind. 'I'm not sure I will be able to persuade him, and I need to understand where his thinking is coming from because many green parties in Europe are actually supporting military aid to Ukraine,' he told ABC TV. He stressed the importance of distinguishing between offensive wars and wars of defensive survival.

The position has triggered divisions within the Greens. SA Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said Ukraine needed to be able to defend itself. However, Shoebridge denied the party was fractured, saying there was a consensus decision predating his leadership that the Australian Greens do not believe in international arms trade, in line with governments across the world.

How it is being reported

• Ukraine ambassador seeks explanation from Greens leaderUkraine's ambassador will meet with David Shoebridge after the Greens leader said he did not support military aid in the country's fight against Russia.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 01:27
• Ukraine ambassador seeks explanation from Greens leaderUkraine's ambassador will meet with David Shoebridge after the Greens leader said he did not support military aid in the country's fight against Russia.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 01:27

In this story: David Shoebridge · Vasyl Myroshnychenko · Sarah Hanson-Young · Australian Greens · Ukraine · Australia · Russia · Europe

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