The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations said comments made by Port Hedland councillor Adrian McRae in praise of the Russian election has left some members 'in tears'.
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations has condemned comments made by a Port Hedland councillor in favour of the Russian election.A national body representing Ukrainians in Australia says comments from a West Australian councillor in support of Russia have distressed the local community.
"In my lifetime, the world has never seen such a transparent and comprehensive victory as what we saw here over the last three days," Cr McRae said.Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations co-chair Stefan Romaniw said the group is launching a petition calling for Cr McRae to be dismissed following his commentary.
"You know what? Go and do your work with the Russian government, go and do your work with the Russian embassy and let somebody represent the community according to community values.""I absolutely believe Russia is a democracy," he told Nine's A Current Affair.
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