Official Ukrainian representatives continue to teach Australian public and Diplomatic Corps proper behavior. This time they give instructions on whom not to socialize with – Russian Ambassador’s wife, because of her membership in Women’s International Club – a purely social, non-political institution. The wives of other Russian ambassadors to Australia were members, one of them was Club’s vice-president in 2017-2018. Diplomats’ spouses do not represent Governments. By accepting Irina Petrakova, WIC acted in accordance with its rules and Australian legislation. What we see now is an act of political pressure on Australian laws and institutions by the Ukrainian side, its attempt to determine who are more equal than others, promote Russophobia, both in the Club and in the country. This is done under the pretext of a “principled position”, with reference to the anti-Russian narratives promoted in the West in connection with our special military operation. We also have our well-known principled positions on neo-Nazism and Russophobia in Ukraine, but, considering the nature of the issue raised by ABC I leave it for future comments. In the meantime, let me remind that the Kiev regime itself is now engaged in negotiations with the Russian side, with American mediation, in Abu-Dhabi. This is much more serious than just “socializing”. This is about European and international security. Right on the eve of the meeting we see Ukrainian representatives in Canberra launching a campaign aimed at… boycotting Russian Ambassador’s wife. What’s the big idea? Like it or not, socialize or not, Russia will not go anywhere. Will Australians agree that Russia and her national interests should be respected? Will Australian public bow down to the attempts to impose the Ukrainian will, and to discredit a well-respected Club? Or will it listen to the voice of reason and Australian laws? The choice lies with Australians.