Australia stands against Russian propaganda: Kremlin-linked groups excluded from national parade
The yearly parade marking Australia Day is enormously popular. Many organizations participate in the Adelaide celebrations, showcasing various cultures and traditions. Remarkably, Russian associations and NGOs were nowhere to be seen for the second consecutive year.
According to the Russian Embassy in Australia, the Russian Cultural Centre was not granted permission to partake in the parade. From the Russian perspective, this move subsequently exposed the 'ugly face' of Australians.
Russians express anger over Australians' behaviour
A statement was issued by representatives of the Russian diplomatic mission, expressing their 'outrage' at the conduct of the 'Australia Day' Council in South Australia (ADCSA).
The recent Australia Day celebrations in Adelaide unfolded without our participation. Once more, we were confronted with the 'ugly face' of South Australia. The 'Australia Day' Council in South Australia (ADCSA) has barred the Russian Cultural Centre from participating in the Parade for the second consecutive year, complain the indignant Russians.
Unsurprisingly, this decision ties in with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict incited by the Kremlin. Australians seek to shield public spaces from propaganda content, creating numerous tensions between Russia and Australia.
Australia Day is annually celebrated on January 26. It functions as a national holiday, on which Australians mark the founding of the first settlement in the Antipodes by Captain Arthur Phillip, later the Governor of Australia.
This day is a public holiday, with parades honouring Phillip held nationwide.
