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...]

On 28 July we honour the courage and sacrifice of Ukrainian defenders and civilians who endured unimaginable suffering, and those who lost their lives, whilst held in russian captivity. Among the most heinous acts was the killing of more than 50 Ukrainian POWs in Olenivka, a russian-occupied prison near Donetsk, on this day three years ago. Most were defenders … [Read more...]

Yesterday’s planned community protest against the arrival of the russian-oil laden Seferis tanker to the BP Terminal at Kwinana generated significant media interest in Perth, even though it needed to be rescheduled due to severe weather. 7NEWS Perth, ABC Perth Radio, ABC News and 6PR Perth radio all jumped onto the story. Check out the 7 News coverage here (more … [Read more...]

Ukraine is leading the world in drone warfare – Australia stands to gain valuable insights by investing in Ukrainian industry and allyship. In an op-ed published in The Australian’s DroneShield-sponsored editorial section, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, HE Vasyl Myroshnychenko, writes: After 3+ years of defending against russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine … [Read more...]

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗛: 𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 #StopFuellingrussiasWar Sunday 27 July, 11:45am Port Beach Rd, North Fremantle View map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aDNApHTmhyboePof9?g_st=iw Join Perth’s Ukrainian community (Ukrainian Association Western Australia) & supporters as we say NO to russian-origin fuel arriving at BP’s Kwinana terminal The Seferis tanker carries fuel … [Read more...]

With deepest sorrow, we extend our most heartfelt condolences to Kateryna Argyrou – Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) and the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Sydney – on the tragic loss of her beloved cousin, Yuriy Sayenko, on the frontlines in Ukraine. Yuriy, call sign Fox, served with the 63rd Separate Battalion of the 103rd Separate … [Read more...]

This powerful feature documentary follows war crimes investigators Anya Neistat and Solomiia Stasiv as they work on the frontlines in Ukraine - documenting brutal crimes and fighting for justice amid russia’s ongoing invasion. A Melbourne premiere was held earlier this year, attended by members of the Ukrainian community in Australia. Directed by Laura Warner … [Read more...]