Reported at www.abc.net.au: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered to send troops for potential peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, signalling strong support for European allies amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

Experts warn, however, that Australia’s defence capabilities are currently insufficient for such a deployment and call for increased military spending.

The proposal has sparked debate within the Australian government, with opposition leader Peter Dutton opposing the idea of Australian troops on the ground in Ukraine.