As I told the Australian Financial Review, I believe there is a genuine opportunity for Ukraine and Australia to build the next chapter of our defence partnership through cooperation on drone and autonomous technologies.

Last night, Russia launched yet another massive missile and drone attack across Ukraine, once again targeting civilians in cities and towns far from the front line.

March 2001, as a 19-year-old university student, I stood on the stage of Stockholm City Hall to deliver a three-minute speech as the Ambassador of the Ukrainian delegation at the International Session of the European Youth Parliament.

More than 600 Ukrainian athletes have been killed, hundreds of sports facilities have been destroyed, and millions of Ukrainians continue to live under constant missile and drone attacks.

In 2014, alumni associations of leading international universities came together to establish the Professional Government Association with a shared goal: to encourage members of our networks to join public service and contribute to Ukraine’s economic, judicial, and public administration reforms.

Lukyanivka market is back to business after the ballistic attack. Ukrainian resilience in action

Reporting from the place in Kyiv which was hit by the Russian ballistic missile overnight. July 19, 2026.

Another horrific night for Kyiv. Russia launched what is believed to be the largest ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Before today’s morning transit to Kyiv, I had never experienced Ukraine’s 9 a.m minute of silence on a train. Every morning at 9 a.m., Ukrainians honour the fallen defenders with a minute of silence. Cars stop. People stand still. Life pauses to remember those who gave everything for our freedom.

“For peace in Ukraine, don’t give Putin an off-ramp — force him into a dead end” Read more in the op-ed by Andrew Chakhoyan nypost.com/2026/07/11/o...

For peace in Ukraine, don’t give Putin an off-ramp — force him into a dead end

If you give Putin a Crimea, he’ll try to take a whole country.

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Yesterday, I joined the weekly rally in my hometown of Volochysk in support of Ukraine’s prisoners of war and those missing in action.

Ukraine is fortunate to have the Australian business leader Dr Andrew Forrest, whose commitment to Ukraine has gone far beyond words.

A major expansion in the range of Ukraine’s drone and missile strikes has triggered a fuel crisis in Russia www.wsj.com/world/ukrain... via @WSJ

Ukraine’s Drones Are Now Reaching Siberia and Imperiling Russian Energy Assets

The Kremlin’s new dilemma is how to protect a much bigger geographic area with limited air-defense capabilities.

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I had an insightful conversation with the Australian sports journalist and author Tracey Holmes about Ukraine, international sport, and one of the defining moral questions of our time.

Overnight Russia attacked Kyiv with 68 missiles and 351 attack drones, killing at least 14 people in Kyiv and the surrounding region and injuring dozens more. Once again, ordinary homes became the target.

It was a real pleasure to meet with Vanushi Walters MP, New Zealand’s Shadow Foreign Minister, and continue our conversation about Ukraine and the close ties between our two countries.

It was a pleasure to join Sky News Australia to discuss how Ukraine's wartime innovation is reshaping the future of defence—and why these lessons matter for Australia. Watch it here: youtu.be/GIy0aDYqoEs?...

Ukraine Ambassador: Drone warfare is an essential part of today's defence arsenal

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Another horrific night in Kyiv. Russia launched more than 70 missiles—including dozens of ballistic missiles—and nearly 500 attack drones against UA, with the main strike targeting the capital. Residential buildings, an ambulance station, a scientific institute, a hotel, and businesses were hit.

The key to success is asymmetric warfare and that if Australia were to fight a larger, militarily stronger enemy, it would need to be able to rapidly manufacture unmanned weaponry like drones to stand a chance.

On behalf of the people of Ukraine, I sincerely thank the Government and people of New Zealand for the additional NZ$5 million (USD 2.8 million) in humanitarian assistance announced today.

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kyle Wilson. Kyle was one of Australia’s foremost experts on Russia—a thoughtful analyst, a principled public servant, and someone whose insights were always grounded in deep knowledge and intellectual honesty.

It was a real pleasure to meet Ukraine's talented team participating in the International Cybersecurity Olympiad in AI in Sydney.

Today, Ukraine marks the 30th anniversary of its Constitution. For Ukrainians, our Constitution has never been just a legal document. It is a declaration of who we are and the kind of country we choose to build: free, democratic, and governed by the rule of law.

Ukrainians want peace, and Ukrainians want justice. Australians believe in giving everyone a fair go—but a fair go also means holding those who break the rules accountable.

My sincere thanks to Andrew Forrest and the Minderoo Foundation for their generous commitment of $2 million to the World Food Programme’s SME Agrifood Facility supporting Ukrainian businesses.

Congratulations to the Socceroos on securing a place in the FIFA World Cup playoffs! A determined and resilient campaign has earned Australia another opportunity to make its mark on the world’s biggest football stage. Wishing the team every success in the knockout rounds 🇦🇺⚽

Pleased to catch up with Shadow Foreign Minister Ted O'Brien MP to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, the evolving security landscape, and the growing strategic links between European and Indo-Pacific security.

It was wonderful to attend the U.S. Embassy reception celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The evening was a great opportunity to personally thank Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the Australian Government’s $100 million contribution to PURL,

This morning I had the pleasure of personally thanking Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles MP for the Australian Government’s announcement of an additional AUD 100 million (USD 70 million) contribution to the PURL initiative last week.

A powerful report by Australian journalist Francis Farrell from the frontlines of Ukraine. As Russia's war enters its fifth year, millions of Ukrainians continue to live under the constant threat of missiles, drones and bombardment.