Anthony Albanese reiterated Australia’s support for Ukraine after a heated meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but declined to comment directly on the potential impact on Australia’s relationship with the US. US military support for Ukraine remains uncertain as talks on a minerals deal broke down following a contentious exchange. Trump accused Zelenskyy of not being “ready for peace” and “gambling with world war three,” which led to Zelenskyy leaving the White House early. Despite this, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the “free world needs a new leader,” highlighting a rift between the US and Europe, though other leaders like Hungary’s Viktor Orbán expressed support for Trump. Albanese emphasized Australia’s support for Ukraine, condemning Russia’s invasion and highlighting Australia’s commitment of over $1.5bn in aid, including military support.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/01/albanese-australia-reaction-zelenskyy-trump-vance-ukraine-white-house-summit