Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join a phone hook-up with other world leaders tomorrow night to discuss potentially sending peacekeepers to Ukraine as part of the so-called “coalition of the willing”.
The call, being arranged by British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is also set to include the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Canada.
It follows an initial meeting of leaders in London this month, followed by a meeting of defence officials in Paris earlier this week.
More than 30 countries have been involved in discussions on how to help Ukraine, including the potential for a multi-nation peacekeeping force to be sent to the country in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.
Sources have told the ABC the prime minister will take part in the call on Saturday night Australian time, and remains open to considering a request to send Australian troops as part of a peacekeeping force.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Australia should not be involved.
It remains unclear whether the United States would offer any security guarantee to Ukraine as part of a ceasefire deal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised questions about a proposed 30-day ceasefire agreement with Ukraine but has not ruled out a deal.
US President Donald Trump said Mr Putin’s response was “very promising” but “not complete”, and he was prepared to talk to the Russian president directly.
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