Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a key meeting in Rome today, reinforcing Australia’s commitment to Ukraine’s defence against russia’s ongoing invasion. PM Albanese confirmed … Read More...
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Release Oscar Jenkins!
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisation (AFUO) joins calls from State, Federal and diplomatic leaders for the release of Oscar Jenkins, amid 13 year sentence by russian court 16 May. Oscar … Read More...

Ukrainian & russian delegations meet in Turkey today – but is peace on the table?
Today, 16 May, Ukrainian and russian delegations meet face-to-face in Turkey for long-awaited peace talks – the first direct contact in months. But hopes are low. Yesterday Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey, … Read More...

From Seed to Symbol: The Sunflower in Ukrainian History
Saturday 18 May, 11:30am (AEST) Online (zoom) and in-person, St Andrew’s Church Hall, 57 Church St, Lidcombe Request zoom access from: [email protected] The sunflower — once a foreign species to … Read More...

AFUO mourns death of Aussie bomb disposal volunteer Nick Parsons in Ukraine
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Nick Parsons, an Australian bomb disposal expert in Ukraine, last week. Mr Parsons, a veteran … Read More...

ICAO finds Russia legally responsible for MH17 downing
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on 12 May voted and confirmed russia failed to uphold its legal obligations under international law for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 on 17 July … Read More...

This Thursday is Vyshyvanka Day — Join the global celebration of Ukrainian culture!
This May 15, on Vyshyvanka Day, let’s come out in force to show that our culture is a statement of resistance. Take a photo in your vyshyvanka#️⃣ Post it to your social media with the hashtag … Read More...

AFUO Snapshot – Highlights from the Chair
Progress report 5-11 May: Trip to Geelong – this weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting Geelong for the first time. I was honoured to be joined by our brave defenders Viktor “Blacksmith” and Nazar … Read More...

Ukraine Crisis Appeal delivers 50-tonne rescue crane to Odesa, Ukraine
Thanks to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal and Rotary World Community Service (RAWCS) we collectively delivered a 50-tonne rescue crane to Ukraine, now with State Emergency Services (SESU) Odesa, ready to save lives! … Read More...

AFUO calls on Australians to declare Victory Day, Russian Shame Day
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) stands with the global Ukrainian community in declaring May 9 as Russian Shame Day — a day to reject the Kremlin’s manipulation of history and … Read More...

New US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: Strategic Win or Resource Grab?
Dr Olga Boichak reviews on 'The Conversation' Sydney-based scholar and community member Dr Olga Boichak co-authors a sharp analysis of the recent US-Ukraine minerals deal. While some headlines claim Ukraine … Read More...

May 9 – russian Shame Day
On May 9, while the Kremlin celebrates its twisted narrative of WWII, we mark #RussianShameDay — a global call to expose truth, resist propaganda, and honour real victims of war and oppression. On May 8, … Read More...