“I am sure that my visit to Ukraine was important, it is important to show our solidarity with the people of Ukraine,” Albanese said.
His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
He added that his participation in the NATO summit in Madrid, as well as a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, were also necessary.
Earlier, Australia's shadow treasurer Angus Taylor criticized Albanese for not being in the country on days of severe flooding.
More than 85,000 Australians have received evacuation notices due to heavy rain and flooding, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.