Kateryna Argyrou

Kateryna Argyrou, Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, discusses Australia's controversial imports of refined Russian oil, dubbed 'blood oil'. She shares harrowing personal stories of life under siege in Ukraine, including nightly attacks and blackouts. Kateryna reveals how loopholes in sanctions allow this oil to flow into Australia, contradicting the nation’s proclaimed support for Ukraine. She emphasizes the moral implications and urges stronger actions to support Ukraine, rather than concessions that could prolong the war.