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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 5h

BP Australia and others should stop importing Russian blood petrol and diesel www.afr.com/policy/forei...

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 8h

Just in time for your weekend walk in the park! 🎧 Tune in to my recent talk on Russia’s war in Ukraine, delivered at the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy and hosted by Professor John Phillimore at the Chambers Room, Curtin University.
🎥 Watch it here: research.curtin.edu.au/businesslaw/...

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 21h

According to the Lowy Institute’s annual survey, over 70% of Australians believe that their government should do more to support Ukraine. Yet, no material support has been provided in 2025. The stability and security of the region around Australia are now being shaped in Europe.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 21h

Supporting Ukraine’s defence and resilience remains one of the most effective ways to uphold international security and deter further aggression.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 21h

I urge the Government of Australia to condemn Russia’s continued violations of international humanitarian law and to maintain its military, economic, energy, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine together with Australia’s allies such as the U.S., UK, the EU and Japan.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 21h

Over 450 Russian drones and 30 missiles struck Ukraine’s critical infrastructure overnight, causing severe damage to power generation, electricity and gas distribution, and water systems. As a result, more than ten provinces, including Kyiv, are without access to water, electricity, and heating.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 1d

I welcome the Australian Government’s continued efforts to limit Russia’s ability to finance its war against Ukraine.The onus now lies with importers of Russian oil derivatives in Australia — they must be named and held accountable for failing to uphold basic ethical and ESG standards.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 1d

Buying petrol or diesel refined from Russian oil is not just an economic choice — it is a moral one. The blood of Ukrainian men, women, and children stains the fuel that ends up in the tanks of Australian cars.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 2d

It was an honour to speak about the emerging defence technologies from Ukraine at the Indo-Pacific Conference on Robotics, Autonomy, AI, and Cyber.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 3d

Ukraine has become a battlefield laboratory — one that costs us many lives to sustain. As we call on Australia to continue supporting for Ukraine, we also offer collaboration on the joint development of next-generation autonomous systems and countermeasures to meet the demands of modern warfare.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 3d

Extremely grateful to H.E. Chris Dawson, Governor of Western Australia, and his spouse, Darrilyn Dawson, for hosting us during our visit to Perth. There are significant opportunities for cooperation between Western Australia and Ukraine, particularly in the defence and mining sectors.

Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 4d

My deepest condolences go to his wife, young son, and the entire Ukrainian rugby league community. May he rest in peace. 💔

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 4d

Mykola played for “Legion XIII” and the Ukrainian national rugby league team. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion, he joined the Defence Forces and served courageously on the frontlines. He will forever be 35.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 4d

As I congratulate the Brisbane Broncos on their stunning victory in the NRL Grand Final, I also mourn the loss of Ukrainian rugby league player Mykola Hetmanov. He was killed by Russian forces near Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 5d

In a brazen overnight assault, Russia fired 500 drones and 50 missiles at targets across Ukraine — including power-generation facilities, an industrial park, and residential areas — causing numerous casualties. The international community must act to stop Russia.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning - The defeat of Moscow-friendly parties in the Moldovan election is just the latest of many setbacks. foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/03/r...

From Moldova to Africa, Russia’s Power Is Waning

The defeat of Moscow-friendly parties in the Moldovan election is just the latest of many setbacks.

foreignpolicy.com

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

Don’t miss this timely conversation on October 16. Register here: www.ussc.edu.au/weaponising-...

Weaponising words: Russia's global influence playbook

USSC invites you to a discussion with a panel of experts, featuring Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia on Russian disinformation.

www.ussc.edu.au

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

Join us for an insightful discussion on Russia’s disinformation operations in the US, Australia, and Southeast Asia with Dr Olga Boichak and Natalia Solieva, kindly moderated and hosted by Olivia Shen, Director of Strategic Technologies at the US Studies Centre, University of Sydney.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

How is Russia weaponising words? 🪖🗞️
Disinformation has become one of the most powerful tools in Russia’s hybrid warfare — exploiting the vulnerabilities of democratic societies to weaken them from within.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 6d

A drone strike on a passenger train in Shostka, Sumy region is an appalling war crime: 30+ injured. The world must raise the cost of RU’s aggression: long-range capabilities for Ukraine, transfer of immobilised Russian state assets, and severe sanctions on Russia’s banks, oil and nuclear sectors.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 7d

I greatly enjoyed our panel discussion on modern warfare and the lessons learned, held last night at the annual dinner of the United Services Institute of the ACT at the Australian War Memorial.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 7d

A retired Major-General, he has closely documented the aggression, offering sharp analysis and expert commentary to international media and defence communities in Australia, the US, the UK, and beyond.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 7d

If I had to name one person in Australia who can explain Russia’s war against Ukraine better than anyone else, it would be Mick Ryan.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 7d

Interested in the geopolitical competition over the Arctic? Tune in to listen to ASPI podcast featuring @BuchananLiz with @davidwroe open.spotify.com/episode/2J5Z...

So you want to own Greenland? With Liz Buchanan.

Spotify video

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko @ambvasyl.bsky.social · 8d

I was pleased to meet with Tania Constable, CEO of the Minerals Council of AU & Dr. Ross Lambie, Chief Economist, to discuss opportunities for UA–AU cooperation in the mining sector and how, together with partners in the U.S. and EU, we can build more stable and resilient global supply chains.

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