Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the decision by Australia to provide AUS $50 million to the International Fund for Ukraine on 15 February 2024, whether this funding will be used for a third round of bids for the Fund.

The third International Fund for Ukraine Urgent Bidding Round launched in January 2024.

The recent decision by the Government of Australia to contribute to the International Fund for Ukraine increases the money available within the Fund for the purchase of critical capabilities for Ukraine.