In an environment where the rules-based order is increasingly challenged, Ukraine will continue to work with like-minded nations to seek mechanisms to counter threats and challenges.

The aggression of the Russian Federation, in particular, has a huge influence on the vision and reality for Ukrainian international affairs. Australia and Ukraine, having shared the painful experience of the downing of the MH-17, are exploring opportunities for cooperation economically, in security and in culture.

AIIA National Office researcher Matt Longworth interviewed Her Excellency Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, the Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, after her talk to the AIIA ACT Branch on 22 October 2018.

H.E. Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze is Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.

Interview by Matt Longworth.

Video filmed and edited by Tommy Chai.