Foreign Minister, Marise Payne announced the appointment of Mr Bruce Edwards as Australia’s next Ambassador to Ukraine. Mr Edwards will also be accredited to Moldova. About Mr Edwards Mr Edwards is a career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He has previously served overseas as Deputy Head of Mission in Port of Spain and Beirut, as … [Read more...]
AFUO COVID-19 Task Force Update #1
Since its formation, the AFUO COVID-19 Task Force has met twice to discuss how to best service the Ukrainian Community in Australia during this time, on 20 and 25 March. Their next meeting is on 1 April. The group was formed to provide a central place for our community leaders to discuss best practices and share information on how to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions and keep … [Read more...]
Australians not fooled by Russia’s scandalous propaganda
Despite most of the international community criticising Russia for its aggression in Ukraine and for flaunting international conventions, the country’s embassy in Canberra has paid for an advertisement in which it condemns Australia for contributing to “Russophobia”. In the advertisement, published in The Canberra Times, it also blames Russia’s critics for not accepting … [Read more...]
