Ukrainian-Australians have been flooded with messages from Ukrainian civil society and loved ones that they will survive these latest terrorist attacks, will never surrender and will continue to fight to restore their country’s freedom and territory. Putin’s attacks, timed and placed to wreak maximum panic and chaos to civilian centres, including downtown Kyiv, are a … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has condemned the 75 Russian missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities this morning, and in a series of rallies to be held this week around Australia, will renew its call for the Australian Government to declare the Russian Government, armed forces and FSB secret service organisation terrorist organisations under … [Read more...]

President Zelenskyy has thanked Australia for its assistance in Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion, and asked it to continue its support at the United Nations, maintain tough sanctions against Russia and provide more aid like the Aussie-made Bushmaster vehicle. In an address to the Lowy Institute on Thursday 6 October, President Zelenskyy raised the … [Read more...]

In May 2022, Fawkner Property Chief Investment Officer and founder, Mr Chris Garnaut, led the call for corporate Australia to raise $2 million dollars Australia-wide for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal Resettlement fund, tipping $100,00 into the fund. In an extended interview with Damon Kitney, The Australian, Chris Garnaut, talks about what drives him and how the Russian invasion … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainians Organisations (AFUO) has said the time has come for Australia to do what its European allies did in April 2022 after the Bucha atrocities were revealed, and kick out Russian diplomats and staff. “Seven months of Russia’s terrorist actions in Ukraine should trigger every diplomatic tool available to Australia to condemn Russia. The … [Read more...]