12 February 2022 The comprehensive package of measures that Ukraine proposed last November in response to Russian military build-up along its border with Ukraine has become an effective tool in deterring the Russian Federation from further aggression. These measures include: Active diplomacy: during the recent two weeks, Kyiv has literally become the epicenter of global … [Read more...]

  What does the AFUO ask the international community do? Why the AFUO considers Australia must strongly support Ukraine!  Vladimir Putin's constant harassment and threatening of Ukraine cannot simply be dealt with by Ukraine. From 1991, when Ukraine became an independent country, Putin and other leaders of the Russian Federation have never accepted its … [Read more...]

Senator VAN (Victoria) (13:15): I rise to speak on a matter that is of urgent geopolitical concern to Australia and should be to all Australians. The current build-up of over 100,000 troops along the Ukrainian border is the biggest concentration of firepower in eastern Europe since the Cold War. This inherently threatens to destabilise not only the regional security of that … [Read more...]

WHY EVENTS AROUND UKRAINE MATTER FOR AUSTRALIA By Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs 4 February 2022   Australia is a consistent supporter of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This support has always been bipartisan. Two like-minded nations, Ukraine and Australia champion world order based on international law. Australia’s respect … [Read more...]

Australia is very concerned by Russia’s military build-up on Ukraine’s border. In a call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba today, I reaffirmed Australia’s steadfast support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Australia supports our close partners, including the United States, EU and NATO, in deterring Russia from escalating tensions. Australia … [Read more...]