At least $2 Billion Sent to russia: How Australia’s Fuel Trade is Funding russia’s War – and the Growing Movement to Stop It. The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) condemns a shocking milestone – over $2 billion in tax revenue* has flowed directly to russia through the oil trade between russia, India, and Australia. This isn’t just trade – … [Read more...]

Are you a young Ukrainian professional living in Australia who wants to support the strengthening of Ukraine’s public sector and European integration? “Create Ukraine” project is calling you! “Create Ukraine” is a Government program in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, the EU, the Central Project Management Agency and the KSE … [Read more...]

Comments to be attributed to Kateryna Argyrou, Chair, Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes Foreign Minister Penny Wong's statement in the Senate this week that "Australians do expect businesses to try and avoid their supply chains inadvertently funding Russia's illegal and immoral invasion of … [Read more...]

Have you visited Australia’s newest Ukrainian restaurant "Otakoi" in the heart of Melbourne? 34 Chapel Street, Melbourne Founded by Hanna, a Ukrainian displaced person who arrived in 2022 with her 16 year old son, and Michael, a local chef with 30+ years in the industry – it’s a story of resilience, hope and starting over. Displaced by russia’s full-scale invasion, and … [Read more...]

On 31 July 2025, the AFUO visited Parliament House in Canberra for a series of high-level meetings as the new session of Parliament commenced. Led by AFUO Chair, Kateryna Argyrou, and joined by Andrew Mencinsky (President, Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ) and Nadia Mencinsky (AFUO Communications Manager), meetings were held with MPs, Senators and their senior … [Read more...]

Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, Association of Ukrainians in Victoria representatives & Olha Herasymiuk, Chair of Ukraine’s National Council on TV & Radio Broadcasting, hold special visit with Victorian Parliament Friends of Ukraine Group on 31 July. Hosted by Chair Lee Tarlamis MP OAM, Co-Chair Matthew Guy MP, andMPs Kat Theophanous MP and … [Read more...]

Day of Mourning declared on 1 August in Kyiv as death toll from russian strike on residential building areas climbs to 31, including 5 children, the youngest only 2 years old. russia launched a barrage of over 300 drones on Thursday evening, one of the deadliest the capital has seen since the start of the full-scale invasion. 33 civilians who lived in the 9-storey … [Read more...]

Tuesday’s community protest in Kwinana, WA — part of the AFUO’s national push to ban imports of refined russian crude oil — received wide media attention, including: ABC News, ABC Radio, SBS News, 9 News, 7 News, 10 News, AAP, 6PR radio, news.com, The West Australian, WA Today, Australian Business Journal, Energy News Bulletin. This coverage followed: Days of AFUO media … [Read more...]

The AFUO’s #StopFuellingrussiasWar campaign gains momentum – Senator Fatima Payman raises the issue of russian oil in the Senate Last week, Andrew Wilkie MP - Independent Member for Clark asked during Question Time about the “sanctions loophole you can drive a tank through”. Today, WA Senator Fatima Payman raised the issue of russian oil during Senate Question … [Read more...]

The AFUO & the Ukraine Crisis Appeal extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Geelong Ukrainian Women's Association (Lesya Ukrainka Branch) for their outstanding support of the Summer Camp for the Children of Ukraine’s Heroes, run by Caritas Ukraine. Thanks to their dedication and the funds raised at their beloved Mama’s Market, children who have suffered so much because … [Read more...]