In a series of powerful articles for the Kyiv Post, Australian-Ukrainian writer Pete Shmigel has shone the spotlight on the connections between Australia and Ukraine. From stories about the recent Australian Senate report on how Australia could better support Ukraine, to Australians serving in the International Legion in Ukraine, to lessons learnt in Australia by visiting … [Read more...]

While Australia’s current sanctions regime has been deployed to some useful effect to hold russia (and its supporters) to account for the brutal, illegal, and ongoing invasion of Ukraine, there remain many opportunities to tighten the sanctions regime. The AFUO’s submission to the Senate inquiry into Australia’s sanctions regime is focused on four recommendations: 1️⃣ … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is thrilled the Australian Government has decided to gift its decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.  Never used in combat, the retired tanks will be a much-welcomed addition to Ukraine’s fighting capacity. They will help Ukraine’s soldiers continue the defence of their nation, and be a tangible sign of … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations warmly welcomes First Lieutenant Oleh Hukovskyy, a military psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), to Australia. Oleh is head of the Combat Stress Control Group in the 67th Separate Mechanised Brigade. He is in Australia at the invitation of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to attend the 64th Annual … [Read more...]

In collaboration with the office of the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Tony Burke, the AFUO was super proud to help organise interviews for The Sun Herald newspaper and Channel 9 News this week about the momentous decision made by the Australian Government to grant a permanent residency pathway for displaced Ukrainians. Nika Kovalenko and Ksenia … [Read more...]