Dr Michael Lawriwsky and Pete Shmigel, prominent Ukrainian-Australian voices, have recently brought their unique perspectives on Ukraine to policy discussions and public forums across Australia. “1000+ Days of War: How Ukraine and the World Have Changed” Peter Shmigel – writer, “The Drone’’ author, former CEO and political adviser, mental health advocate and … [Read more...]

Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) Chairman Eugene Hawryszko voiced our community’s outrage after former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews joining indicted war criminal and tyrant vladimir putin at China’s military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square yesterday. Eugene’s comments were featured on the front page of the Herald Sun: afuo.org.au/news “He is standing … [Read more...]

Wednesday 3 Sept, 6:00pm - MelbourneUkrainian Hall, 3-11 Russell St, EssendonAssociation of Ukrainians in Victoria Saturday 6 Sept, 4:00pm - SydneyCYM Hall, 3 John St, LidcombeUkrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ Lieutenant Colonel Andriy Berezovskyi and Colonel Mykola Fedkalov are closing their important Australian advocacy tour with community events in Melbourne … [Read more...]

The US has hit India with an extra 25% tariff for buying cheap russian oil and funding russia’s war against Ukraine - but Australia still allows fuel made from russian oil. How? Although Australian sanctions ban goods from russia, russian crude is refined in countries like India and then imported here as a ‘transformed product’. This loophole launders russian oil, letting it … [Read more...]

The AFUO expresses its deepest condolences on the tragic loss of Andriy Parubiy, a tireless defender of Ukraine’s sovereignty, democracy, and European future. Andriy Parubiy was murdered in Lviv on 30 August by an unidentified gunman; Ukrainian authorities have launched a murder investigation, and police have detained a suspect. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to … [Read more...]