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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 12h

It was a pleasure to meet Hon Chris Penk MP, Associate MoD of NZ, on the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific Intl Maritime Expo. We discussed Minister Collins’ recent visit to Kyiv and explored opportunities for cooperation in developing maritime autonomous systems. 🇺🇦🇳🇿

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 3d

Ukrainian-Australians call for further action on Russian 'blood oil' entering the country www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

Ukrainian-Australians call for further action on Russian 'blood oil' entering the country

The Ukrainian-Australian community wants more government action to close a loophole allowing sanctioned Russian oil to enter the country.

www.sbs.com.au

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 3d

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

‘Loophole’ in sanctions allowing Russian oil to be imported to Australia through port part-owned by Macquarie Bank

Australia stopped buying fuel directly from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine but has imported more than 3m tonnes of its oil products since 2023

www.theguardian.com

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 3d

Нещодавно мав чудову розмову з Романом Колядою для програми «Амбасадори» на Українському радіо. Поговорили про все потроху — Австралію, Нову Зеландію, Вануату, Кірібаті, допомогу Україні, санкції й українську громаду. Послухати можна тут: ukr.radio/schedule/pla...

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 4d

As Chairman of Advanced Navigation, a leading defence technology company, he has championed investment in innovative military technologies to strengthen Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities. Advanced Navigation is also successfully collaborating with Ukrainian defence manufacturers.

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 4d

It was a pleasure to catch up with Hon Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia at the Indo-Pacific international maritime exhibition.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 5d

It was an honour to meet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of the Belarusian democratic opposition, during her visit to Australia. Sviatlana remains relentless in her fight for freedom and democracy in Belarus. Жыве Беларусь!

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

Many thanks to the Konrad Adenauer Foundation for promoting stronger EU–Australia–Pacific engagement.

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

We first met in Brussels in 2018, when I visited the EU capital as part of a Ukrainian civil society mission, so it was a great pleasure to reconnect in Canberra. I briefed him on Ukraine–Australia cooperation.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

I was delighted to meet the legendary Michael Gahler, MEP from Germany, who has served in the European Parliament for over 25 years and has been the Rapporteur on Ukraine since 2022.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

We discussed the current situation in Ukraine, the link between Russia’s war and the future security of the Indo-Pacific, Ukraine’s current needs, and opportunities for cooperation in developing maritime and aerial autonomous systems for our mutual benefit.

Stronger together! 🇺🇦🇦🇺💪

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

Many thanks to Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for the Pacific, for a productive and positive meeting today.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 8d

The outcome of Russia’s war in Ukraine will determine the future of the Indo-Pacific. Sovereignty and the rules-based order cannot be disregarded by those who are merely strong and bold. In a world where might makes right, there is no place for democracy. Ukraine needs Australia’s support now.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 8d

I am deeply grateful to the Australian Government for its support of Ukraine. The stability and security of Australia’s region are being shaped in Europe today.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 9d

Australia has a clear national interest in seeing Russia fail in its aggression against Ukraine. I look forward to continuing to work with the Australian Government to advance this shared objective.

Please read my op-ed in the Sydney Morning Herald/The Age:

www.smh.com.au/world/europe...

Does Australia still stand with Ukraine? The reality no longer matches the rhetoric

In the past 12 months, the Australian government has made no new contributions of any kind to Ukraine – military, humanitarian or reconstruction. It’s baffling.

www.smh.com.au

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 9d

According to the Lowy Institute’s Poll 2025, 73% of Australians support the Australian Government’s military aid to Ukraine. @lowyinstitute.bsky.social

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 10d

I recommend checking out his conversation with David Wroe on ASPI’s podcast, where he discusses Estonia’s experience with Russian imperialism and explains why Moscow’s war in Ukraine is a continuation of what we’ve witnessed over the past 300 years.

🎧 Listen here: spotify.link/Tqv8rWmJXXb

‘We are not doing well’: Estonia’s Marko Mihkelson on democracy vs authoritarianism

Spotify video

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 10d

It was a great pleasure to meet the Estonian delegation of MPs visiting Canberra, led by the remarkable Marko Mihkelson — Chair of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee and a steadfast supporter of Ukraine.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 10d

“It was one of the best things I’ve done in my career so far,” Cleary said. “It was awesome to see how our game has grown and the boys in Ukraine love our sport.

www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/th...

This Cleary won two titles in 2025. Then he went and did something really special

The youngest member of the famous rugby league family moved across the Tasman to escape the Sydney spotlight, before achieving a family first.

www.smh.com.au

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 10d

Jett Cleary was one of eight Australian-based players selected to represent the Ukrainian rugby league team in two European Championship Test wins against Italy and Greece.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 11d

Great to catch up with Hon Bill Shorten, VC of the U of Canberra and a seasoned Labor politician, following his recent visit to Ukraine. Bill previously served as Leader of the Opposition and has held several ministerial roles. Check out my short chat with him.

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 12d

That is not the way these private briefings are supposed to work. As a war-time Ambassador I rely on the opportunities afforded to me to speak privately and frankly to Parliamentarians, and I look forward to continuing to do so.

www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/polit...

www.theaustralian.com.au

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 12d

I have seen the article in The Australian and I am very disappointed that the notes intended for a private meeting of the Joint Standing Committee have been leaked.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 12d

Australia and Ukraine will continue to work together to uphold the international rules-based order. Ukraine stands ready to assist Australia in advancing its sovereign defence capabilities, particularly in maritime and aerial autonomous systems.

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 12d

I thanked him for Australia’s steadfast support and his participation in the regular meetings of the Defence Contact Group for Ukraine.

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