Dnipropetrovsk Investment Agency keeps introducing about the level of Ukraine and Dnipropetrovsk region cooperation with other countries amid the unprovoked military aggression by the russian federation. For now, we propose an overview of the assistance provided by Australia and the foreign trade volume figures, which is derived from DIABASE data.
Australia is one of Ukraine’s largest non-NATO donors. Since russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, it has regularly supplied ammunition, equipment, and defense gear. In total, Canberra has already allocated more than $1.5 billion to support Ukraine, including more than $1.3 billion in military aid, which includes the supply of vital equipment for the battlefield and training for the Ukrainian military. As part of its military support, Ukraine has received:
Australia has also imposed sanctions on about a thousand individuals and entities from russia and banned the export of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite. In June, it was announced that the country had closed its ports to russian tankers and imposed sanctions on 60 oil tankers belonging to the so-called “shadow fleet” that russia uses to circumvent international restrictions.
In 2024, Australia provided a grant of AU$50 million to the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU), which is managed by the UK Ministry of Defense. The funds are intended for the purchase of priority weapons and equipment, ranging from air defense systems and communications equipment to armored vehicles and drones. The fund accumulates contributions from partners and enables the rapid procurement of essential items for the front lines. Thanks to Australia’s participation, Ukraine receives not only funding but also access to a global mechanism for collective support.
In July 2025, Australia transferred a batch of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a defense package worth 245 million Australian dollars (approximately $160 million). In total, Ukraine will receive 49 such combat vehicles. Most of them have already been delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the rest to arrive in the coming months. These tanks will significantly increase the firepower of the Ukrainian forces.
Australian instructors have joined the British program to train Ukrainian military personnel in the United Kingdom. In 2023–2024, the number of instructors increased to 90.
Canberra also systematically supports the Ukrainian energy sector, especially during winter periods when the risk of massive russian attacks on critical infrastructure increases. In December 2024, the government allocated AU$12 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, and in February 2025, an additional AU$10 million. The funds are intended for the repair and purchase of equipment to restore power grids, thermal power plants, backup power sources, transformers and materials for emergency repairs. This support helps stabilize energy supplies for millions of Ukrainians and keep hospitals, schools, and businesses running during the war.
By February 2025, Australia had sent more than 260 shipments of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including dozens of trucks, seven ambulances, a mobile medical unit, ultrasound machines and other necessary equipment.
Australian philanthropist Dr. Andrew Forrest (Minderoo Foundation) is funding demining, agricultural restoration and infrastructure reconstruction. In February 2025, he announced AU$5 million ($3.24 million) in support of regions, including the city of Dnipro. The funds are earmarked for demining, microfinance, community development and the agricultural sector. By the summer of 2025, the aid had grown to over $30 million, of which $7.6 million was specifically for demining agricultural land. This is not just humanitarian aid, but an investment in food security and economic stability in the region.
The development of mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation also remains an important priority for both countries. An analysis of Dnipropetrovsk region’s export and import operations with Australia demonstrates a high level of partnership, as Australia is an important trading partner for the region.
According to the results of 2024, the volume of exports of goods from Dnipropetrovsk region amounted to $1.08 million. The share of Dnipropetrovsk region in Ukraine’s exports to Australia is 6.6%. Among the goods in demand among Australian consumers are ferrous metal products, vessels, essential oils, optical and photographic instruments and apparatus, ready-made textile products, etc.
Export operations were carried out by about 10 enterprises from Dnipropetrovsk region. The main exporting companies are metallurgical, engineering and processing enterprises.
TOP-5 exporter enterprises (ranked by volume of exported products):
Imports of goods from Australia to Dnipropetrovsk region amounted to $85.8 million (73.1% of the national total) and increased by 41% compared to 2023. Dnipropetrovsk region traditionally purchased: crude oil and its distillation products, pharmaceutical products, essential oils, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
Import operations were carried out by 22 importing companies.
TOP 5 importer enterprises (ranked by volume of imported products):
Import operations were mainly carried out by pharmaceutical, metallurgical, engineering and processing enterprises.
Source: information for the preparation of the article is taken from open online sources
