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LATIKA M BOURKE: The sad and sorry saga of the Australian Embassy in Kyiv under Penny Wong

The article by Latika M. Bourke discusses the troubling situation at the Australian Embassy in Kyiv under Foreign Minister Penny Wong's leadership. It highlights the embassy's closure following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which left Ukrainian-Australians and Australians in Ukraine without consular support. Despite the reopening of other Western embassies, Australia's embassy remains closed, with staff operating from Warsaw, Poland. This has led to criticism regarding the lack of support for Australians in Ukraine, the absence of a physical presence to aid in humanitarian efforts, and the potential damage to Australia's international reputation. The article also notes the frustration among Ukrainian-Australians and the broader community about the slow response and lack of transparency from the Australian government, questioning the decision-making process and the implications for Australia's foreign policy and diplomatic relations.

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[ https://thenightly.com.au/politics/latika-m-bourke-the-sad-and-sorry-saga-of-the-australian-embassy-in-kyiv-under-penny-wong-c-17136151 ]