Greens would back Ukraine military aid only if UN Security Council approves
Greens leader David Shoebridge said the party would support military aid to Ukraine only if United Nations Security Council approves.
Shoebridge outlined the Greens' position on Ukraine during a public clash with Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Wong said Shoebridge was grouping the Greens with Vladimir Putin.
The disagreement turned into a heated exchange during Senate estimates over Gaza. Sarah Hanson-Young, a senior Greens senator, has taken a different line on Ukraine.
This shows divisions within the party on foreign policy. The Russian ambassador was present at Shoebridge's first National Press Club address.
- David Shoebridge
- Greens leader
- Penny Wong
- Foreign Minister
- Sarah Hanson-Young
- Dissenting senator
Why it mattersThe Greens' conditions on military aid show a major split with the government over Ukraine.
AustraliaAustralia's approach to Ukraine support could shift if the Greens gain parliamentary leverage, as the party holds different conditions for military assistance than Labor and the Coalition.
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