V. Lytvyn, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has directed Telegrams of Condolence to the Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of Australia, Mr. John Haugg and the Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Australia, Mr. Harry Dgekins
24 February 2009, 17:20
"People´s Deputies of Ukraine express deep sympathy for the Australian people on the loss of people during the horrible forest fire", - was stated in telegrams.