Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand, ex-Advisor to the Minister of Defence. ex-CFC Big Ideas, a stratcom consultancy. LSE and GMF MMF Alumnus.
It was with deep sadness that I received the news that Shan Le Kearns is believed to have lost his life fighting for Ukraine’s freedom. My sincere condolences go to Shan’s family, and to his friends. My country remains forever thankful for Shan, for other New Zealanders, for
Ukraine is extremely thankful that Australia is in our blue and gold corner. Each additional Bushmaster from 🇦🇺 to 🇺🇦isn’t just a very hardy and handy battle vehicle. It is the ANZAC spirit and Australian mateship for Ukraine on wheels – wheels that roll toward mutual victory.
I strongly condemn the public display of the Russian flag during the game of the Ukrainian tennis player Kateryna Baindl at the Australian Open today. I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its “neutral flag” policy. @TennisAustralia@AustralianOpen
Press statement
The ninth anniversary of the downing by Russian forces of MH17 is a reminder of the tragic and triumphant bond between Ukraine and Australia.
We can never forget the 38 Australian souls that fell from the sky to rest on Ukrainian soil on July 17, 2014.
We
Australian Bushmasters are saving lives and helping Ukraine repel the Russians from the Kharkiv region near Izium. It’s an inspirational start of a working week. Many thanks Australia!!
As one of my Australian social media friends has remarked: “Bushmasters are the underdog hero of the war: tough, versatile, agile and save lives.”
Extremely grateful to the Australian political leadership for announcing another 30 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles for
I was saddened to find out that Russians took the life of a Ukrainian defender Taras Pona. He is survived by his wife Kateryna and their two boys 4 & 6, who live in Brisbane.
Breaking News:
The majority of the 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks, generously gifted by Australia, have now arrived in Ukraine. The final delivery is expected in the coming months.
On behalf of the Government of Ukraine and every Ukrainian heart, I express our deepest and most sincere
There are 3 things you can watch forever: fire burning, water flowing and the Ukr airborne troops using Australian made Bushmasters to liberate Kharkiv region. Many thanks to @AlboMP , @PeterDutton_MP&the Australian people for standing strong with UA. @oleksiireznikov@AUinUA