The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian Council of NSW – ОУГ НПВ (UCNSW) and joins in expressing our deepest outrage at the abhorrent pro-war, pro-Putin display that took place in Sydney yesterday, organised by a convicted criminal russian provocateur.
The Ukrainian community and many Australians are appalled that the symbols of a regime that has murdered countless innocent Ukrainian men, women and children were on parade in Sydney, defiling our beloved national icons, while celebrating a murderous aggressor and an indicted war criminal.
It was also sickening to see a parade of “Z” symbols, the St. George’s Ribbon and insignia of invading russian army units accompanied by a police convoy of NSW Police cars. This was not just a celebration of genocide on Australian soil – it was an incitement to violence against a people already fighting for their survival.
The AFUO and UCNSW have jointly requested an urgent meeting with the NSW Premier, the Police Minister, the Minister for Multiculturalism and the Attorney General to discuss this shameful incident and ensure it is never allowed to happen again on Australian soil.
We urge all members of the Ukrainian community and concerned Australians to make their voices heard by writing directly to:
The NSW Police Minister https://www.nsw.gov.au/…/minister-for-police-and…
The NSW Minister for Multicultural Affairs https://www.nsw.gov.au/…/minister-for-lands-property…
We will keep the community informed of our discussions.
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