Watching US President Trump and Vice-President Vance bully and victim-blame President Zelenskyy during an Oval Office meeting has been a shocking moment. The Australian-Ukrainian community is proud of President Zelenskyy for standing up for his country and people. His war-time leadership has been principled, stoic and unwavering, reflecting the determination of Ukrainians to … [Read more...]

The AFUO wants to thank our Australian-Ukrainian community - our member state hromady, Ukrainian-Australians and supporters - for their role in commemorating the 3rd year since russia’s full-scale invasion, and 11 years of russian aggression. We congratulate H.E. Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukrainian Ambassador, and Kateryna Argyrou, AFUO Co-Chair, for their powerhouse … [Read more...]

Over the weekend and today, 24 February 2025, Ukrainian-Australian community members and supporters have stood as one, marking three years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and more than a decade of Russian aggression against Ukraine.During this time, Australia has continued to be a strong advocate for democratic values, human rights, and Ukraine’s … [Read more...]

Ukrainians and supporters welcome Nazar “Kapa”, a young Ukrainian defender, to Australia for innovative surgery in Sydney! Nazar is only 21 years old, and yet has already braved more than most. At 18, Nazar’s city and homeland were invaded by russian soldiers, seeking to subjugate a free, democratic nation. Without hesitation, Nazar enlisted in the Ukrainian Armed Forces to … [Read more...]

Saturday, 22 February, 6:30pm - 10:00pm Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne Tickets: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1343895 Tax Deductible Donations: www.ukrainecrisisappeal.org Experience an unforgettable, uplifting evening at Collins Street Baptist Church, featuring a stunning array of Australian and Ukrainian talent. Witness the breathtaking artistry … [Read more...]

“The comments from President Trump overnight are shocking and appalling. President Trump has blamed Ukraine for ‘starting the war’ and is willfully ignoring that it is completely impossible to hold a presidential election as the country continues to actively hold back an aggressive, prolonged invasion,” said Kateryna Argyrou, co-chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian … [Read more...]

In an opinion piece published in The Australian yesterday, His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko outlines four key elements to a successful peace deal for Ukraine: Mr Myroshnychenko urges Australia, as a champion of the UN Charter, “to stand with Ukraine at this critical juncture…when might is right, security risks increase across the globe and in the … [Read more...]

Join us for the AFUO Gala Dinner 2025 to launch the Stefan Romaniw Memorial Fund Join leaders and representatives of the Ukrainian-Australian community to be part of an historic evening, as we launch the Stefan Romaniw Memorial Fund with a spectacular Gala Dinner! Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 Location: Hyatt Place, Essendon Fields, Melbourne Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am … [Read more...]

Read AFUO Co-Chair Kateryna Argyrou’s powerful opinion piece in the Sydney Morning Herald today about US President Trump’s proposed ‘peace deal’ for Ukraine. In the opinion piece, Kateryna condemns the proposed ‘peace deal’ and discussions between Trump and putin as a betrayal of the values Ukrainians and Australians hold dear: democracy, fairness and … [Read more...]

Our voices were heard loud and clear at the protest on 6 and 10 February – but the fight against russian disinformation is not over! Join us again in Sydney as we take a stand against pro-russian propaganda and demand accountability from those who give it a platform #NorussianPropagandaInAustralia Friday 14 February, 5:45pm Ritz Cinema, 45 St Pauls Street, … [Read more...]