Australia urged to prepare for second Trump presidency Preparing for a second Trump administration is a good idea for Australia regardless of who might win the US election, an expert says. AAP · Jul 19, 2024
Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital Australia's Ukrainian diaspora has condemned a deadly attack on a children's hospital as the nation's ambassador calls for aid and action against Russia. AAP · Jul 8, 2024
Ukraine appeals to PM Albanese to attend peace talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has spoken to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about an upcoming peace summit he hasn't confirmed he will attend. AAP · May 29, 2024
ABC defends broadcasting Russia-Ukraine war documentary after ambassador calls it ‘bowl of vomit’ Ukraine ambassador to Australia says documentary aired on Four Corners repeats Kremlin’s ‘blatant lies’ but national broadcaster defends ‘important contribution’ to war reporting The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024
Afternoon Update: interest rates hold steady; Rowland defends ABC independence; and how the democracy sausage is made RBA keeps cash rate at 4.35% but Michele Bullock says she is still ‘worried about inflation’ and will not rule out further rises The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024
Ukrainian-Australians call for support as aid dwindles Australia needs to increase support for Ukraine because it will boost international security as well as the local defence industry, a public hearing has heard. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
Defence holding fire on more aid for Ukraine Ukraine's top diplomat in Australia has called on the nation to help end the "meat grinder" war besieging his country by donating more military equipment. AAP · Feb 28, 2024
Rallies mark second anniversary of Ukraine invasion Hundreds of Australians have taken part in rallies to mark two years since Russia invaded Ukraine as calls for more military support grow. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Ukraine appeals to Australia and France for more ammunition as it marks two years since Russian invasion Ukrainian ambassador to Australia also urges west not to succumb to ‘fatigue’ in its support for Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024
Ukraine looks for long term aid plan with Australia Ukraine says a long term aid plan with Australia could provide more certainty and help the embattled nation expel the Russian invasion. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko remains optimistic his nation can secure victory against Russia as he pushes for more aid to help repel the invasion. AAP · Dec 29, 2023
War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for more military help as his country heads into winter and continues to try and repel the Russian invasion. AAP · Nov 28, 2023
Moscow risks dividing its forces to stop Ukrainian breakthrough, says UK – as it happened Update from UK Ministry of Defence comes as Kyiv claims some small gains in the south The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2023
Memories of Ukraine students who never got to graduate The ambitions and broken dreams of Ukrainian students whose lives were shattered by the invasion of their homeland are featured in a poignant Sydney exhibition. AAP · Jul 20, 2023
The Canberra Times · Jul 13, 2023 'Our fleet is going to be replenished': Ukraine welcomes Bushmasters Australia has now committed 120 Bushmasters for Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023 Ukraine appeals to Australia for engineers and specialists to help with dam disaster Request comes as Anthony Albanese attends Nato summit in Europe and possible talks with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy
The Canberra Times · Jul 5, 2023 'Beginning of the end': Ukrainian ambassador says Putin's power 'diminishing' It comes amid a $110 million aid package for Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023 Ukrainian ambassador invites Penny Wong to visit Kyiv to see ‘traumatised’ children Vasyl Myroshnychenko says foreign minister does understand Ukraine well but ‘when you visit it gives you a different angle’
The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2023 Greens refer PwC to Nacc; yes campaign holds voice events across the country – as it happened This blog has closed
AAP · Jun 26, 2023 Pressure for more vehicles to be added to Ukraine aid The federal government is facing pressure to ensure special armoured vehicles are included in Australia's next round of military support for Ukraine.
AAP · Jun 13, 2023 Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called on councils to support the war-torn country as it faces increased missile strikes.
ABC News · May 2, 2023 Russian Orthodox choir denounces group of men wearing pro-war Z symbol shirts at Sydney Town Hall event Several men wearing shirts with the letter Z — a symbol representing support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine — gathered at the front of Sydney Town Hall following a performance of the Russian Orthodox Male Choir.
ABC News · Apr 24, 2023 Bushmaster future unclear as Australian military's switches focus to long-range strike capabilities amid China threat The Australian government has provided Ukraine with 90 Bendigo-made Bushmasters, but with no future contracts in the pipeline, the future of Thales Australia in regional Victoria is unclear.
ABC News · Apr 12, 2023 Ukraine ramps up calls for Australia's Bendigo-made Hawkei military vehicles Ukraine is ramping up calls for the Australian-made Hawkei, describing the light armoured patrol vehicle as the military's new "crush". Why has the four-wheel-drive caught Kyiv's eye, and is Australia likely to send it to the battlefield?
AAP · Apr 5, 2023 Sobering defence warning as Australia lags in tech race Retired major general Mick Ryan warns the Australian military would be hard-pressed to defend its bases as it falls behind in a crucial technology arms race.