Anthony Albanese has rejected comments the Labor government has done nothing to help Ukraine in their war against Russia.

He says the federal government has announced financial funding to the war-torn country, despite reports Ukraine requested coal.

“We’re a long, long way from Ukraine, and what that money will enable Ukraine to be able to do, is to provide support for their war effort,” he told Tom Elliott.

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Image: Getty Images Volodomyr Zelenskyy – Michele Tantussi, Anthony Albanese -Tracey Nearmy

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