Simon Ckuj News Today

For the first time in Ukraine’s history, the date for celebrating Christmas has been changed from 7 January. This follows the Ukrainian parliament’s announcement earlier his year to move away from the Russian Orthodox Church tradition.

Displaced Ukrainians gather in churches across Australia to mark Orthodox Easter, but after this year will use the holiday to distance themselves from Russia.

Despite being half a world away, Ukrainian-Australians say the war feels unbearably close.

Despite being half a world away, Ukrainian-Australians say the war feels unbearably close.

Sydney - Members of the Ukrainian community in Australia hold daily protests and raise funds as they stand in solidarity with compatriots under attack b

Sydney - Members of the Ukrainian community in Australia hold daily protests and raise funds as they stand in solidarity with compatriots under attack b

Meanwhile, Canberra increases sanctions on Russia, banning oil imports

Sydney - Members of the Ukrainian community in Australia hold daily protests and raise funds as they stand in solidarity with compatriots under attack b

Sydney - Members of the Ukrainian community in Australia hold daily protests and raise funds as they stand in solidarity with compatriots under attack b