Journalist, political scientist, and Director of the Eurasian Democracy Initiative, Donetsk-born Peter Zalmayev joins AFUO for an exclusive interview while in Australia on his world tour.  Zalmayev’s world tour to the ‘global south’ (around 30 African and Oceanic countries) has a “two-pronged purpose: to gain a ground-level insight on the sympathies and actions of … [Read more...]

UNESCO officially recognises the Ukrainian kobza and wheel lyre tradition and the pysanka (traditional wax-painted Ukrainian Easter egg) as part of the world’s cultural heritage! 🐣 Pysanky - the intricate art of decorating eggs has been cherished in Ukraine for centuries. Using wax and dye, each egg becomes a canvas for patterns and symbols that carry personal … [Read more...]

At Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican at 4:00pm (Rome time) on Saturday 7 December 2024 (2:00am AEDT Sunday 8 December), His Grace Bishop Mykola Bychok, Eparch of the Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul in Melbourne for Ukrainian Catholics in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, will be elevated to the dignity of Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church by His Holiness Pope … [Read more...]

Today we acknowledge the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The AFUO extends its deepest gratitude to the brave defenders of Ukraine - protectors of freedom, democracy and Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Across Ukraine, these brave men and women have defended our peaceful cities and villages; liberated areas brutally occupied by russian aggressors; and fought bravely on … [Read more...]

On 25 November, the AFUO and Yury Sak, Adviser to the Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, held meetings with key Members of Parliament (MPs) and their advisers at Parliament House in Canberra. The meetings were held in tandem with Ukrainian Christmas carolling in Parliament House and were an opportunity to thank MPs for their support of Ukraine. MPs were presented … [Read more...]