Ankara: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday that the country is "open to consideration of any proposals" on potentially deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. "There's a discussion at the moment about potential peacekeeping, and from my government's perspective, we're open to consideration of any proposals going forward," Albanese said, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

According to Anadolu Agency, Albanese added that Canberra "wants to see peace in Ukraine, but wants to make sure that the illegal, immoral actions of Russia are not rewarded." This statement underscores Australia's commitment to supporting Ukraine while ensuring that actions perceived as unjust by Russia are not condoned.

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton expressed that while Canberra should continue to support Ukraine, he doesn't "see boots on the ground" there, suggesting that it is primarily a responsibility for European nations. His comments highlight a divergence in views on how Australia should engage with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

On Monday, an Australian government spokesperson clarified that while Canberra would consider any proposals regarding Ukraine, the deployment of Australian troops to support peacekeeping forces was not "under consideration" at that time. This statement indicates a cautious approach by the Australian government, balancing support for Ukraine with the complexities of military involvement.