Kateryna Argyrou
Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations and community advocate speaking about Australian imports of refined Russian oil and their impact on Ukraine.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 17min
How Australia’s ‘blood oil’ imports are funding Russia’s war
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.
Nov 23, 2025 • 27min
'Blood oil': How Australia is funding Russia's war
Kateryna Argyrou, Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations and Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Sydney, discusses the chilling concept of 'blood oil'—how Australian fuel purchases inadvertently fund Russia's war. David Crowe, Europe correspondent, reveals the complexities of Russian oil evading sanctions through third-country refineries. The duo highlights the economic implications for Australia, contrasts aid efforts with continued fuel imports, and emphasizes the urgent need for tougher sanctions to protect Ukrainians and halt the funding of conflict.
