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...]