In October 2023, Australian journalist Chris Uhlmann travelled to Ukraine to film the documentary ‘Forged in Fire’, which was shown on Nine Australia late last year.  The documentary featured an interview with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which has been released in full this month by the producers of the documentary, Screencraft.  In the interview President … [Read more...]

Listen to Dr Michael Lawriwsky explain how Russia’s propaganda narrative has shaped Western perceptions of its war on Ukraine. In a webinar hosted in mid-May 2024 by the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) Victoria, Dr Lawriwsky explores Russia’s propaganda narratives in the 2014-2021 period; how they faltered following the full-scale invasion; and how we … [Read more...]

Status updates and sentiments from the frontline reach our shores through heartfelt letters, touching videos, and messages to loved ones in the Australian Ukrainian community. Our brave defenders express their gratitude for our support, stressing how vital Australians and the diaspora are in Ukraine's struggle. A recent letter received by a Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ … [Read more...]

On World Refugee Day (20 June) we honour and celebrate all people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape war or persecution, and acknowledge within our community the thousands of displaced Ukrainians who have lived this heart-breaking experience.  Russia’s brutal and illegal full-scale invasion forced millions of innocent people to flee their homes in … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes the encouraging conclusion of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. "The weekend’s Summit was an historic and remarkable feat. To have over 100 national and organisational delegations focused on securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine shows that Ukraine has not been … [Read more...]