Ukrainian-Australian leaders, AFUO Chair Kateryna Argyrou, Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ President Andrew Mencinsky, and Association of Ukrainians in Victoria Chair Eugene Hawryszko have been prominent across Australian media in recent days, responding to the Alaska summit and upcoming high-stakes meeting between President Zelenskyy and President Trump in Washington … [Read more...]

As the leader of the free world prepares to sit down with a murderous, indicted war criminal, the AFUO stands with the Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців and the global Ukrainian diaspora community in reaffirming core principles for peace and justice: As Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko wrote in today’s Australian Financial Review, backing Ukraine is … [Read more...]

In the lead-up to Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day, both NSW and VIC’s Legislative Council moved motions to acknowledge Independence Day & Ukraine’s ongoing fight for freedom – reaffirming Australia’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and its people. NSW: The Hon Mark Buttigieg MLC successfully moved a motion in the NSW Legislative Council on 6 Aug honouring Ukraine’s … [Read more...]

A tanker loaded with refined petroleum containing russian crude is (AGAIN) expected to arrive at Port Botany this weekend. Join us to protest the arrival of this tanker! While Australia has committed $1.5bn in aid to Ukraine, over AUD $10bn* of oil products refined from russian crude have entered Australia since early 2023. This has fuelled Putin’s war chest … [Read more...]

At least $2 Billion Sent to russia: How Australia’s Fuel Trade is Funding russia’s War – and the Growing Movement to Stop It. The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) condemns a shocking milestone – over $2 billion in tax revenue* has flowed directly to russia through the oil trade between russia, India, and Australia. This isn’t just trade – … [Read more...]