{"id":15854,"date":"2024-04-09T16:48:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prismua.org\/?p=15854"},"modified":"2024-10-30T10:40:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T10:40:26","slug":"english-ukraine-australia-closer-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/prismua.org\/en\/english-ukraine-australia-closer-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine-Australia: Closer than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

Established in 1992, diplomatic relations between the two countries were not especially well-developed, although gradual rapprochement was happening. Following the downing of the MH-17 flight by the Russian forces in the East of Ukraine, the bilaterals received a brand-new impetus for development as Ukraine and Australia both were the injured parties to the case. It was then that it could be clearly seen that events happening in one country could have implications and influence the interests of another country, even if both are divided by thousands of miles. In 2022, Australia became one of the major donors to Ukraine in the aftermath of Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of the country, being the second largest non-NATO contributor. It has also imposed a significant number of sanctions aiming to hold Russia accountable for international law violations. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

For Australia, the regional configuration of powers is among the primary security concerns. In particular, rising China prompts Australia to strengthen its security alliances. Thus, Ukraine and Australia have a common interest in upholding the rules-based international order and countering threats from increasingly belligerent neighbours. Still, China is Australia\u2019s biggest trade partner. Consequently, Ukraine\u2019s example in tackling economic dependencies might be crucial. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

In bilateral relations, the cooperation between Australia and Ukraine was marked by the uneven trade in the years following Ukraine\u2019s regaining independence. The immediate aftermath of the full-scale invasion was the fall of Ukraine\u2019s exports to Australia and the rise of Ukraine\u2019s imports from there signifying the destructed value chains and the need for an external supply of goods. Australian coal exports became one of the main ways of economic cooperation, helping Ukraine survive through the brutal winter of 2022\/2023, with Russia attacking all major power facilities. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Importantly, the cooperation between Ukraine and Australia is not limited to economic cooperation. There is room for cooperation in the science sphere, in counteracting cyber threats, developing the military-industrial complex, and testing existing weapon samples in real-life battles. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

A crucial element in bilateral relations is the Ukrainian diaspora in Australia. With about 38,000 Ukrainians living now in Australia, it is important to develop cultural cooperation. For Ukraine, it means maintaining ties with the Ukrainians abroad and finding ways to integrate them into Ukraine’s social and political life, as well as seeking their help in promoting the country\u2019s interests.<\/span><\/i>
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CONTENTS<\/span><\/h1>\n

INTRODUCTION<\/b><\/p>\n

A BRIEF HISTORY OF UKRAINE\u2019S RELATIONS WITH AUSTRALIA IN 1991-2014<\/b><\/p>\n

BILATERAL RELATIONS BETWEEN 2014 AND THE PRESENT TIME<\/b><\/p>\n