Vasyl Myroshnychenko
@AmbVasyl
Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand, ex-Advisor to the Minister of Defence. ex-CFC Big Ideas, a stratcom consultancy. LSE and GMF MMF Alumnus.
"Fear is what we have to be most afraid of today" - Cardinal Husar.

I am grateful to Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex for the warm welcome at his private residence — the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo. It is a great honor for me to be here, in a place which has contributed to shaping the history of Europe and the world for the past four centuries. This…
Modern warfare is evolving rapidly, and Ukraine’s innovative use of technology on the battlefield is remarkable. Australia stands to gain valuable insights—particularly in autonomous systems—by studying and investing in Ukraine’s military tech. Read more in my op-ed, featured in…

The first day of our annual Ambassadors Conference took place in Zaporizhzhia, in southeastern Ukraine—just 40 kilometers from the frontline. I recorded this video for Ukraine’s friends in Australia and New Zealand.
I joined ABC Weekend Breakfast from my flat in Kyiv to express the deep gratitude of the Ukrainian people for the delivery of most of the Australian-gifted M1A1 tanks to Ukraine. I also shared insights into why Australia has a vested interest in securing Ukraine’s victory and…
Breaking News: The majority of the 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks, generously gifted by Australia, have now arrived in Ukraine. The final delivery is expected in the coming months. On behalf of the Government of Ukraine and every Ukrainian heart, I express our deepest and most sincere…




Every Ambassador to Australia has ends up with a photo like this

I’m honoured to have been voted in as an honorary member of the Ukrainian Rugby League Federation. Thank you for your trust. I look forward to strengthening Ukraine’s rugby league ties with Australia and New Zealand. 🏉🇺🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿💪 @Ukraine_Rugby13 @NRL @NZRugbyLeague

Look forward to delivering the opening remarks remotely from Ukraine
Three years since Russia’s invasion, US support for Ukraine is evolving. So what does it mean for the rest of the world? Hear from top experts as they unpack it, plus virtual remarks from Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, @AmbVasyl. Join the discussion: ussc.edu.au/can-ukraine-su…
Today, Ukraine marks the Statehood Day. Our multicentennial statehood began with the ancient Rus and was reinstated in 1991 with the restoration of independence. As we resist Russia’s full-scale aggression, Ukraine stands united as a nation of dignity and freedom — defending…
🇺🇦КОНФЕРЕНЦІЯ УФРЛ📈🇦🇺🇳🇿 Сьогодні 13.07.25 онлайн відбулась позачергова Конференція Української Федерації Регбіліг, на якій був обраний Почесним членом Президії УФРЛ - Повноважний посол України в Австралії та Новій Зеландії - Василь Мирошниченко. Вітаємо @AmbVasyl в УФРЛ🤝🏉🇺🇦
I extend warm greetings to the people and Government of Kiribati on Kiribati's Independence Day! Wishing peace, prosperity, and continued friendship between our nations. 🇺🇦🤝🇰🇮

Russia must be held accountable for killing 298 people on board of MH17 including 38 Australians
We welcome the European Court of Human Rights’ ruling that Russia is responsible for the downing of Flight MH17. This is another historic moment for the 298 victims and their loved ones, including the 38 victims who called Australia home. @MRowlandMP
“For me, this is no longer just a war,” said said Ron Mark. “It’s a shared struggle with those I consider friends. I am here because I cannot be anywhere else.” Read a full story in the @KyivPost about my Kiwi friend @RonMarkNZ , former Defence Minister of New Zealand who I had a…

Back in 2006, as I was graduating from LSE, I realised the importance of bringing together Ukrainian alumni. That’s when I founded the Ukrainian LSE Alumni Association. Over the years, we’ve organised talks, networking sessions, roundtables, and more to strengthen our community.…

My Australian friend James Baillieu has written a beautiful op-ed based on his recent trip to Ukraine highlighting the contribution of the common Australians to Ukraine’s defence. As I have said many times, Ukrainians will never forget Australia. I am forever grateful to the…

Our first university English professor was a serious man. A retired Colonel and former Soviet military intelligence officer, he brought with him extensive experience as a Cold War consultant in Egypt and other strategically important regions. His teaching methods were strict and…
