‘‘Do not go’Australians warned against travelling to Ukraine to fight Russian invasion

Josh Frydenberg says fighting in a conflict zone is against Australian law as government confirms $4m in funding for military assistance

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The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has warned Australians from travelling to Ukraine to help fight the Russian invasion, as the country begins assembling a new foreign legion made up of friends of peace and democracy".

The caution not to travel into the conflict zone comes as the Australian government confirms it will send an initial $4m in funding for military assistance to Ukrainian forces, which will be used for nonlethal military equipment and medical supplies.