Stand with Ukraine

Special Screening of a Series of Ukrainian Documentaries: "Defending Identity, Culture, and Freedom"
2023-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris, 75018, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a special screening of the documentary series “Defending Identity, Culture, and Freedom” at Cinéma Studio 28 in Paris’s 18th arrondissement!
This documentary anthology, produced by the renowned Ukrainian collective Babylon’13, offers a fresh perspective on Ukrainian society during wartime.
For centuries, Russia has used its art as a soft power tool to spread propaganda and enhance the image of a country that acts as a true terrorist state. For decades, Russia and the Soviet Union systematically persecuted Ukrainian culture, language, and intelligentsia for colonial purposes, brutally repressing Ukrainian poets, artists, and musicians. Their goal has always been to deprive Ukrainians of their identity, language, and freedom, while imposing the idea that Ukrainian culture is merely a provincial offshoot of the so-called “great Russian culture.”
While Russia continues to destroy Ukrainian cities classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites with strategic bomber strikes, it still wields culture as a tool of propaganda and manipulation. Through the arts, Russia attempts to whitewash its international image, concealing the reality of a state pursuing imperialist ambitions at the expense of the identities and freedoms of the peoples it oppresses.
Babylon’13 deconstructs the myth that Russian civilization and its philosophy are grounded in humanism. On the contrary, they expose how it is based on the manipulation of a crumbling empire where human life is sacrificed without remorse. The documentary also shows how, in the midst of war, Ukrainians are fighting not only for their physical survival but also to protect and defend their identity and cultural values.
📅 October 14, 2023 – 11:00 AM📍 Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, 75018 Paris🎟 Tickets available at: https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🎞 Film screening followed by a discussion🖼 Charity exhibition and auction of contemporary Ukrainian illustrations💙 All proceeds from the screening will go towards purchasing equipment for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Inauguration of the Kyiv Garden in Paris: A Symbol of Franco-Ukrainian Friendship
2023-08-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Jardin de Kyiv, au peuple ukrainien, 1 Cr la Reine, Paris, 75008, France
On August 24, 2023, a new chapter in Franco-Ukrainian relations unfolds with the inauguration of the Kyiv Garden – To the Ukrainian People in Paris. This significant event establishes the garden as a vibrant symbol of the unwavering friendship between Paris and Kyiv.
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the people of Paris and their Mayor, Anne Hidalgo, have demonstrated steadfast support for Ukraine. The honorary citizenship unanimously granted to Kyiv by the Paris Council in March 2022, as well as the title of “City That Saves” awarded to Paris by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in April 2023, bear witness to this solidarity.
Earlier this year, the Paris Council approved the new name of the garden, “Kyiv Garden – To the Ukrainian People,” highlighting the deep friendship between the two capitals and honoring Ukrainian heroes. This inauguration continues the partnership between Paris and Kyiv, formalized by a friendship pact signed in April 2022 in Kyiv by Anne Hidalgo and Vitaliy Klitschko, just days after the liberation of the Kyiv region.
The inauguration of the Kyiv Garden – To the Ukrainian People in Paris further strengthens the historic ties between French and Ukrainian cities, a mission actively pursued by the Stand With Ukraine team.
In Paris, this friendship is also reflected at the local level through partnerships between the 15th arrondissement and Pechersk, as well as the 18th arrondissement and Podil.
More than just a place, this garden stands as a living testament to Franco-Ukrainian friendship, celebrating hope, freedom, and independence.

Special Screening of the Film Les Petits Héros de l’Histoire Moderne
2023-06-10 11:30 - 15:00 | Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris, 75018, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a special screening of the documentary Les Petits Héros de l’Histoire Moderne by the renowned Ukrainian collective Babylon’13.
A series of short films by Ivan Sautkin, created between 2013 and 2023, unveiling the stories of ordinary people whose actions have shaped the contemporary history of Ukraine.
Nine unique films, each with its own style and approach, retrace the journeys of these heroes with a deep humanity that resonates with us all.
A rare opportunity to delve into the history of Ukrainian independence through the testimonies of those who helped shape it.
🎬 Program:

The “Gudaky” Sing for a Wall of Steel (2013)

Those Who Left (2022)

New Additions to Henadiy Kozub’s Contemporary Art Collection (2022)

Cry of the Soul, Easter, and a Window (2022)

“We Stole a Tank, We’ll Steal Putin Too!” (2022)

Art in a Country at War: Oleksiy Sai (2023)

Glory to the Heroes (2014)

Evacuation of Lysychansk (2022)

A Nocturne for the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade (2022)

Join us for this exceptional screening, followed by a discussion and a charity exhibition and auction of Ukrainian illustrations!
📅 June 10 at 11:30 AM📍 Cinéma Studio 28 / 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris🎞 Film in Ukrainian with French subtitles💙 All proceeds will go towards supporting volunteers in Ukraine.

Special Screening of the Film Mémoire Fragile
2023-04-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris, 75018, France
We are delighted to invite you, as part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, to a special screening of the documentary Mémoire Fragile, directed by Igor Ivanko and produced by the Babylon’13 collective.
🔹 Synopsis:Leonid Burlaka, a Ukrainian filmmaker from Odesa and recipient of the Order of Merit of Ukraine, left a significant mark on cinema with his films, widely distributed during and after the Soviet era. Today, he suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. His grandson, Igor—director of the documentary and a young cinematographer—discovers undeveloped photographs and embarks on a journey through the memories of this great filmmaker.
Join us for this deeply moving documentary!
📅 April 29, 2023 – 11:00 AM📍 Cinéma Studio 28 / 10 Rue Tholozé, Paris🎟 Free entry with reservation🎤 Discussion with the director followed by a Franco-Ukrainian cocktail💙 All funds raised will go towards supporting Ukrainian volunteers.

Conference on Sanctions Against the Russian Nuclear Industry at the European Parliament: A Call to Action for Europe's Energy Security
2023-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Parlement européen, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, 1047, Belgium
Stand With Ukraine, in collaboration with United for Ukraine Network, Eastern Circles, DiXi Group, Urgewald, and Friends of the Earth Europe, will co-organize a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the European Parliament in Brussels, focusing on sanctions against the Russian nuclear industry.
This conference brings together experts and policymakers to discuss the impact of sanctions on the Russian nuclear sector and their implications for European energy security. Speakers will include Andrius Kubilius, MEP from the EPP Group, Vsevolod Chentsov, Head of the Ukrainian Mission to the European Union, Olena Pavlenko, President of DiXi Group, and Patricia Lorenz, expert at Friends of the Earth Europe. The discussion will be moderated by Anastasiya Shapochkina, President of Eastern Circles.
The initiative aims to raise awareness among the public and decision-makers about the risks posed by the Russian nuclear industry and to promote political action to strengthen sanctions in this sector. Discussions will focus on how Europe can reduce its dependence on Russian nuclear energy and foster safer and more sustainable alternatives.
During the roundtable, experts will examine the close ties between Rosatom (Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation) and the Russian government, the current state of nuclear energy sanctions, European companies’ relations with Rosatom, and the interdependence between Europe and Russia in the nuclear field. The conversation will also explore the potential for new nuclear sanctions and their impact on European nuclear security.
This high-level European event will serve as a call to action, emphasizing the need for strong measures against Russia and key actors supporting its invasion of Ukraine, while advocating for a safer and more independent European energy policy.

Conference at the National Assembly: "Ukraine and Its Past – The Holodomor"
2023-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Assemblée Nationale, 101 Rue de l'Université, Paris, 75007, France
On March 21, 2023, a conference titled “Ukraine and Its Past: The Holodomor” will be held at the National Assembly, organized by Members of Parliament Anne Genetet (Renaissance), Boris Vallaud (Socialist Party), Jean-Louis Bourlanges (MoDem), Valérie Rabault (Socialist Party), Cyrielle Chatelain (Europe Écologie Les Verts), and Benjamin Haddad (Renaissance), President of the France-Ukraine Friendship Group at the National Assembly.
This event, in the presence of the Ambassador of Ukraine to France, Vadym Omelchenko, and the association Stand With Ukraine, aims to raise awareness among the public and parliamentarians about the tragedy of the Holodomor. This orchestrated genocide of 1932-1933 led to the deaths of nearly six million victims due to a famine deliberately engineered by the Soviet Union under Stalin.
In anticipation of the March 28 vote on a resolution recognizing and condemning the Holodomor as a genocide, this conference will underscore the importance of acknowledging the recent history between Ukraine and Russia. Russia has long denied the genocide of 1932-1933, making international recognition crucial—especially in the current context of Russia’s war of aggression.

Special Screening of the Film ‘War Diary’
2023-03-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Cinéma Nouvel Odéon, 6 Rue de l’Ecole de Médecine, Paris, 75006, France
We are delighted to invite you, as part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, to a special screening of the documentary War Diary, directed by Roman Liubyi from the Ukrainian collective Babylon’13.
This film takes us to the heart of the war in Ukraine through footage shot between 2014 and 2015 by Ukrainian soldiers and volunteers, directly from their phones. It offers a raw and unfiltered look at a conflict where reality often surpasses comprehension. As the images unfold, we are immersed in a world with its own strange, almost surreal rules—far removed from the daily life we know.
The protagonists of these videos lead extraordinary lives: they laugh, cry, and capture moments of life, all while knowing that each second could be their last. In this space where everything feels different—behavior, relationships, even humor—the camera becomes a privileged witness to their survival.
Join us for this exceptional screening!
📅 March 9, 2023 – 8:00 PM📍 Nouvel Odéon Cinema / 6 Rue de l’École de Médecine, Paris🎟 Free entry with reservation💙 All funds raised will go towards supporting Ukrainian volunteers.

Special Screening of the Documentary "One Day in Ukraine"
2023-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Cinéma Nouvel Odéon, 6 Rue de l’Ecole de Médecine, Paris, 75006, France
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a screening of the documentary “One Day in Ukraine”, produced by the renowned Babylon’13 collective, at Cinéma Nouvel Odéon in Paris’s 6th arrondissement!
🎬 Directed by Volodymyr Tykhyy, this film captures life in Ukraine on a single day: March 14, 2022.
It marks the 2,944th day of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. In just three weeks of full-scale invasion, a post-apocalyptic atmosphere has set in. Thousands of Kyiv residents have moved into metro stations for shelter, while once-quiet suburbs of the capital have become battle zones, suffering destruction and looting by Russian forces.
Traditional notions of time have vanished—people no longer speak of “workdays” or “weekends” but rather count the days since February 24…
The film follows the lives of a pop star, a video engineer, a historian, an art restorer, a polar researcher, and a retiree, all of whom have been forced to radically change their lives.
📅 March 3, 2023 – 8:00 PM📍 Cinéma Nouvel Odéon, 6 Rue de l’École de Médecine, 75006 Paris🎟 Free entry with reservation: https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🎤 Discussion with the director followed by a Franco-Ukrainian cocktail💙 All proceeds will go toward supporting Ukrainian volunteers.
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Mass Gathering in Support of Ukrainian Resistance
2023-02-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Place de la République, Place de la République, Paris, 75 003, France
One Year.
On February 24, 2022, Russia sent its tanks toward Kyiv.
On February 24, 2022, we knew that this Russian aggression would bring the worst upon the Ukrainian people.
On February 24, 2022, Ukraine—its people and its president—chose resistance and freedom.
On February 24, 2022, we solemnly pledged to stand with Ukraine in its fight for the right to exist.
For a year, Ukraine has defied all predictions of its defeat, and Ukrainian society has continued its heroic struggle to survive, following the European path it has democratically chosen.
For a year, the world has witnessed the courage, dignity, and unwavering commitment of the Ukrainian people, who have shattered the Kremlin’s criminal plans and those of its accomplices—who arrogantly believed Ukraine would fall within three days under the fire of fascism.
But Ukraine refuses to submit to a deadly Russia. Ukraine refuses to see its culture, history, and identity trampled, wounded, and erased by its imperialist neighbor—one that pretends to be a brother but will remain in history as nothing more than a bloody executioner, bringing only terror, as it always has.
For a year, the world has finally come to understand the true nature and sinister ambitions of Putin, his regime, his mercenaries, his enablers, and his collaborators.
War crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide. Ukraine demands truth and justice for all its victims—justice and truth that are essential for anyone who truly desires peace in Europe. Without justice, without truth, without the total defeat of the murderers, Europe will know only a temporary truce, woven from shame and lies.
For a year, across the world, the spirit of resistance has grown, uniting ever more supporters, rallying institutions—even those we once thought too weakened—around the core values of our democracies.
On February 24, 2022, we made a promise: to stand with the Ukrainian resistance until the Russian invaders are driven from all of Ukraine’s territory.
One year later, on February 24, 2023, we renew our promise: we will stand unconditionally and unwaveringly with Ukraine in its fight for survival—until victory.
📍 Join us on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Place de la République in Paris, starting at 6 PM.

“War. A Female Gaze”
2023-02-24 08:00 - 2023-03-13 17:00 | Parvis de l’Hôtel de Ville de Paris, Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris, Paris, France
The exhibition “War. A Female Gaze” is presented from February 24 at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris by the association Stand with Ukraine in tribute to the role of Ukrainian women in the war unleashed against their country. This event takes place in partnership with the Odesa Photo Days festival, created in 2015 to develop contemporary Ukrainian photography internationally and the Franco-Ukrainian association Amuse A Muse, which works to strengthen cultural ties between France and Ukraine. This project also has the support of the Paris City Hall and the Embassy of Ukraine in France.
Photography: Kateryna Boklan

The Eiffel Tower in the Colors of Ukraine
2023-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Tour Eiffel
As a powerful symbolic gesture of support for the Ukrainian people, the Eiffel Tower will be illuminated in blue and yellow on February 23 in solidarity with Ukraine. This initiative, led by the City of Paris and its mayor, Anne Hidalgo, marks the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The French and Ukrainian capitals share a friendship and cooperation pact, signed in April 2022, aimed at strengthening ties between the two cities. This relationship has resulted in concrete actions, such as the welcoming of Ukrainian refugees in Paris, material aid, and moral support in Ukraine’s fight for freedom and independence against the Russian aggressor.

Special Screening of Ukrainian Short Films
2023-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | L’Arlequin, 76 rue de rennes, Paris, 75006, France
True Documentary Cinema:Special Screening of Ukrainian Short Films by the Babylon’13 Collective
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a screening of Ukrainian short films by the prestigious Babylon’13 collective at Cinéma L’Arlequin, in Paris’s 6th arrondissement!
Babylon’13 is a collective of Ukrainian documentary filmmakers, founded in 2013, dedicated to defending civil society and human rights. Through their films, they aim to convey artistic imagery, emotions, and their vision of the world while informing audiences about ongoing events in Ukraine.
The Babylon Villeneuve project was launched in cooperation with the NGO Maison Ukrainienne to bring Ukrainian documentaries to French audiences. From February to June 2023, eight screenings of Babylon’13 works will be organized in Paris, accompanied by exhibitions, discussions with filmmakers from Ukraine, and musical performances. Each event serves not only to raise awareness about the situation in Ukraine but also to foster connections between French and Ukrainian communities.
During this special evening, audiences will experience a live performance by Ukrainian composer and pianist Sasha Morozova, who will play pieces she has composed over eight years of war.
A charity auction of Ukrainian illustrations will also take place to raise funds in support of Ukrainian volunteers.
📅 Friday, February 10, 2023 – 6:30 PM📍 Cinéma L’Arlequin, 76 Rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris🎟 Free admission (with reservation): https://billets.babylon-villeneuve.fr🎤 Discussion with the filmmaker and Franco-Ukrainian cocktail reception💙 All proceeds will go towards supporting Ukrainian volunteers.
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The Jewish Community Stands in Solidarity with the Ukrainian People
2023-01-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Espace Culturel et Universitaire Juif d’Europe, 119 Rue La Fayette, Paris, 75010, France
On January 17, 2023, the ECUJE (European Jewish Cultural and University Center) will host a special evening in support of the Ukrainian people. This event, organized in partnership with Stand With Ukraine and the George Gershwin Lodge of B’nai B’rith, will bring together leading figures to express the Jewish community’s solidarity with Ukraine as it endures the hardships of war.
The evening will feature two main themes:🔹 The broader political stakes of the war in Ukraine.🔹 The specific challenges faced by Jewish communities in Ukraine and Russia, both deeply affected by the conflict.
Among the distinguished guests are:

Vadym Omelchenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to France

Oleksandra Matviichuk, 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and President of the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL)

Iryna Dmytrychyn, historian and expert on Ukraine

David Franck, President of the Council of French Nationals in Ukraine

They will share their insights and testimonies on the current situation.
Additionally, the evening will highlight and support the “Lights for Winter” campaign led by Stand With Ukraine. This initiative aims to fund the purchase of generators to help Ukrainians facing severe electricity shortages during the harsh winter months.

Charity Evening with Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine, in Paris
2022-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Salle Pleyel, 252 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, 75008
On December 13, 2022, an exceptional charity evening will take place in Paris at the prestigious Salle Pleyel, in the presence of Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine. Accompanied by a delegation from the Ukrainian government, this marks her first visit to France since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022. The primary goal of this visit is to raise funds for the Olena Zelenska Foundation, which provides support to war victims.
The evening will bring together several prominent French figures, including filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius and actress Bérénice Bejo, as well as Rima Abdul Malak, Minister of Culture. Brigitte Macron, First Lady of France, will also honor the event with her presence, emphasizing the significance of international solidarity with Ukraine.
A highlight of the evening will be a concert by the Ukrainian group Dakh Daughters, delivering a powerful performance titled Ukraine Fire.
The Olena Zelenska Foundation aims to mobilize crucial resources to address urgent humanitarian needs and contribute to the reconstruction of key infrastructures in Ukraine. A major focus of this charity event will be raising funds for the reconstruction of Izyum’s central hospital, which has been severely damaged by the war.

Protest in Support of Ukrainian Resistance
2022-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Place de la République, Place de la République, Paris, 75 003, France
Ukraine continues to resist, tirelessly, but it remains ravaged by Russian forces. A horrific war is still raging in Europe. The endless stream of images and testimonies from Bucha, Irpin, Motyzhyn, Mila, Borodyanka, Mariupol, Kramatorsk, and other cities is unbearable.
By pushing back Russian troops around Kyiv, Ukrainian resistance has exposed the full scale of crimes committed by Russian forces. The barbarity inflicted on civilians, women, and children confirms Russia’s intent to destroy Ukraine.
We can no longer bear the violence inflicted in Europe by Vladimir Putin, his army, and his accomplices. We can no longer bear these atrocities, now widely recognized as crimes against humanity perpetrated on European soil. Everything must be done to put an end to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
We reaffirm our full and unwavering solidarity with a sovereign and independent Ukraine.
We call for massive support for Ukraine.
We call for massive support for the heroic Ukrainian resistance and in memory of the victims.
We call for a gathering against a murderous regime and against its enablers—those who, here and elsewhere, have supported Vladimir Putin and spread his deadly propaganda.
We demand that Vladimir Putin and his accomplices be brought before an international criminal tribunal.
Let us gather in large numbers once again on Saturday, April 30, from 3 PM at Place de la République, Paris, and across France.
With:
Stand With Ukraine, Representative Committee of the Ukrainian Community in France, Aide Médicale & Caritative France-Ukraine, Union of Ukrainians in France, Association of Ukrainian Students in France, CFDT, LDH, SOS Racisme, France Terre d’Asile, Reporters Sans Frontières, France Fraternités, Place Publique, Alliance des Femmes, Parti Radical de Gauche, Fédération Socialiste de Paris, Simon Wiesenthal Center, Emmaüs Solidarité, Mémorial 98, Géorgie Vue de France, Russie-Libertés, Loge Georges Gershwin du B’nai B’rith, Fédération des Acteurs de la Solidarité, Mouvement des Progressistes, La FAGE, Groupe SOS, Urgence Darfour, CUPJS Paris 3, Ibuka, NousToutes 93.
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Protest in Support of Ukraine!
2022-03-01 15:00 - 20:00 | Place de la République, Place de la République, Paris, 75 003, France
Ukraine has been struck by Putin. War is in Europe. We—Ukrainians, French, Europeans, citizens of the world—denounce the aggression Ukraine has suffered at the hands of Russia since 2014 and this unprecedented attack.
This invasion is a grave threat to Europe’s security.
We stand in full solidarity with a sovereign and independent Ukraine. Ukrainians are resisting courageously, earning our admiration. They are defending, at the cost of their lives, their European choice—for freedom, democracy, and peace. Today, more than ever, they need a strong and united Europe. Our freedoms and values are at stake.
Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered in Berlin, Prague, and Amsterdam. This wave of solidarity is sweeping across the continent: Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s invasion is awakening Europe. We all feel that our shared future is being decided in this war. Let us be hundreds of thousands on Saturday, March 5, from 3 PM at Place de la République, Paris, and across France.
We call for this gathering:
Stand With Ukraine, Representative Committee of the Ukrainian Community in France, Aide Médicale & Caritative France-Ukraine, Union of Ukrainians in France, Association of Ukrainian Students in France, SOS Racisme, Socialist Party, La République en Marche, Emmaüs Solidarité, Les Républicains, Parti Radical, Europe Écologie Les Verts, UDI, MoDem, Horizons, Sgen-CFDT, Urgence Darfour, CFDT, UNSA, UNSA Education, FIDL, UNEF, Place Publique, Nouveaux Démocrates, Simon Wiesenthal Center, FSJU, UEJF, Agir La Droite Constructive, CGT, Parti Radical de Gauche, France Fraternités, Territoires de Progrès, Russie-Libertés, Ibuka, La FAGE.
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