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Direct from Australian Space Summit & Exhibition 2025, with Vasyl Myroshnychenko
June 12, 2025 · 23 min

In this Australian Space Summit & Exhibition 2025 episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko.

The pair discuss:

Myroshnychenko’s perspectives on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and critical support being provided by Australia to assist against Russian forces. Recent military actions in Ukraine and a massive Russian attack using 300 drones and 17 missiles launched into Ukrainian territory. Speculation that Russia will only negotiate in peace talks when it is sufficiently weakened and brought to the table. Australia’s strategic position in the Indo-Pacific region and Russia’s growing presence in Australia’s area of influence. A need for Australia to bolster its sovereign defence capabilities and possible Ukrainian assistance in achieving this endeavour through battle-hardened expertise, innovation and technology.

Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team