Ukraine

Under the Volcano

The precarious nature of seemingly comfortable existence is explored in a new film about a Ukrainian family holidaying in the Canary Islands at the time of February 2022 Russian invasion. This leads to an unsettling film that explores social connection, grief and the trauma of uncertainty in a work that would be Poland’s nomination for …

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Ukrainian community rallies against Trump’s peace negotiations on invasion anniversary

On February 23rd, The Ukrainian community of Queensland rallied to mark three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event saw Community leaders and activists voice outrage over proposed peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US, initiated by President Donald Trump. For many in Brisbane’s Ukrainian community, the proposed negotiations feel like a …

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MH17 tragedy 10 years on

Today is the anniversary of the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, in the Donetsk region of Ukraine by Russian backed militia where 38 Australians lost their lives. The Australian Federal Police’s Family Investigative Liaison Officer team has been helping the relatives of the MH 17 victims.   Image: Image: Shutterstock – Oziurek Produced By: …

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US Congress finally passes Aid for Ukraine – Israel – Taiwan

WE take a look at what will happen when the omnibus aid bill starts the resources flowing finally to the countries fighting for their existance. Image: Image: Courtesy R Chambers Produced By: Frances Du Featured In Story: Jared Mondschein Director of Research US Studies Centre University of Sydney First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 24 …

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