“Aussie Cossack” questioned by police officers over harassment of Ukrainian ambassador

The pro-Russian YouTuber, dubbed “Aussie Cossack,” is wanted by police after Ukraine’s ambassador claimed he gave up his phone number.

Simeon Boikov pranked Vasyl Myroshnychenko live on his YouTube show on Thursday, broadcasting the diplomat’s number to his 150,000 followers.

Mr Myroshnychenko, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia, said he was inundated with dozens of threatening phone calls and messages after the stunt.

A NSW Police spokesman told the Daily Mail Australia that they are seeking Boikov’s arrest after the NSW Parole Board revoked his parole licence.

Simeon Boikov pranked Vasyl Myroshnychenko live on his YouTube show on Thursday, broadcasting the diplomat’s number to his 150,000 followers

The YouTube video was titled “Prank by Ukrainian Ambassador over Tennis Australia ban for Russians” and was viewed by 13,000 viewers.

Boikov, a vocal supporter of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is said to have created the video after the ambassador called for Tennis Australia to reconsider banning Russian and Belarusian players from the Australian Open.

“Now he’s very upset and angry at the Australian Open,” said Boikov in the video.

“But what he has done in relation to the statement he has released is that he has released his mobile number. There it is on the screen…

‘So the cell phone number of the Ukrainian ambassador came under the influence of the Australian Cossacks, you could say.

“Let me know what you want us to do next in the comments section. Shall we call him?’ he asked his viewers.

Mr Myroshnychenko said he has received about 30 calls, texts and voicemails from people since the video.

“(Mr Boikov) gave my phone number to his network, who started calling me, harassing me, intimidating me with insults and threats,” Mr Myroshnychenko told The Australian.

He said some callers were “more sophisticated” while others just verbally abused him.

The Australian Federal Police said they are aware of the matter and are working with the diplomatic mission.

NSW Police are now looking for Boikov’s arrest – the Ambassador says he fears for his safety

When asked if he was concerned for his safety, Mr Myroshnychenko replied: “Of course”.

“Of course it’s uncomfortable, it distracts.”

Boikov stressed that he did not encourage anyone to harass the diplomat.

“I don’t know any of the people who called him,” he said. “I didn’t ask anyone to call him. Maybe it’s paranoia.

It should be the YouTuber at the Russian consulate in Sydney and is said to have applied for Russian citizenship.

He is also said to have asked for political asylum after being charged with assaulting an elderly man at a rally in Ukraine in December.

Boikov was charged with assault and was granted conditional bail and said he was confident he would beat the charges with claims of “self-defense”.

He told The Guardian the ambassador’s phone number was already available online and he hadn’t told anyone to harass the ambassador.

“It’s his own fault when people call him and get backlash from the Australian public,” he said.

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Simeon Boikov and Vasyl Myroshnychenko for comment.