Day of Mourning declared on 1 August in Kyiv as death toll from russian strike on residential building areas climbs to 31, including 5 children, the youngest only 2 years old. russia launched a barrage of over 300 drones on Thursday evening, one of the deadliest the capital has seen since the start of the full-scale invasion. 33 civilians who lived in the 9-storey … [Read more...]

Tuesday’s community protest in Kwinana, WA — part of the AFUO’s national push to ban imports of refined russian crude oil — received wide media attention, including: ABC News, ABC Radio, SBS News, 9 News, 7 News, 10 News, AAP, 6PR radio, news.com, The West Australian, WA Today, Australian Business Journal, Energy News Bulletin. This coverage followed: Days of AFUO media … [Read more...]

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...]