Ukrainian president addresses Australian parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Australia for its additional package of military support, in a rare wartime address.

The federal government will provide another $25 million in assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their fight against Russia.

It takes the total military aid to $116 million.

Appearing live via video link, Volodymyr Zelensky has told parliament the support is invaluable.

“We know that our dream is undefeatable and undestructed, especially if we can count on the support of the free world, on your support,” he said.

“We need it, not just in a couple of months, but we need it urgently.

In welcoming the President, Mr Morrison told him Australia “does not stand with the war criminal of Moscow”.

“We have seen them unleash unspeakable horror against your children, your hospitals and shelters.”

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