On September 13-14, 2024, Kyiv hosted the 20th Annual Meeting of the Yalta European Strategy (YES), an event that gathers political leaders, diplomats, military officials, civil society activists, and experts from around the globe to discuss the future of Ukraine, Europe, and the world.From 2004 to 2013, the YES Annual Forum was held at the Livadia Palace in Yalta, a historic venue ...
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As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a screening of the documentary "Starting Over" at Cinéma Espace Saint-Michel in the 5th arrondissement of Paris!🎞️ Starting Over is a series of nine documentaries created by the renowned collective Babylon'13, shedding light on the reconstruction of Ukrainian communities affected by Russia's war of aggression...
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A delegation of Ukrainian mayors and city representatives was welcomed in Paris for an exchange visit to share experiences on how Paris enhanced accessibility and inclusion in preparation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.. The delegation began their visit with a warm welcome from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Ukrainian Ambassador to France Vadym Omelchenko, and representatives of th...
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Over 80 Ukrainian athletes who competed in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games were warmly welcomed yesterday, Friday, September 6, 2024, at Hôtel de Ville by Anne Hidalgo.The Mayor of Paris had pledged: "Ukrainian athletes and para-athletes will be celebrated in Paris as heroes." True to her word, they were honored daily, especially during the opening ceremony a...
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🌍 Since February 2022, European shipyards have played a crucial role for Russia, despite sanctions. In France and Denmark, Damen Shiprepair and Fayard A/S shipyards have been servicing Russian LNG carrier fleets from the Yamal LNG project.🚢 These vessels transport Russian liquefied natural gas to Europe, with 14 out of 15 ships having visited these shipyards for maintenance since the star...
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🚨 88 Russian athletes and 8 Belarusian athletes have been authorized to compete in the Paralympic Games under a neutral flag. However, several of them continue to publicly support the war in Ukraine and the Russian army, which contradicts the values of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).💥 As long as Russian bombs continue to fall on Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian athletes have ...
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❌ The International Paralympic Committee (#IPC) allows Russian para-athletes supporting Russia's aggression against Ukraine to participate in the Paralympic Games.So-called "neutral" athletes have liked posts from athletes proudly displaying the military Z symbol or posing alongside Putin. These athletes have no place in the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games!🚫 An...
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On December 6, 2023, the forum "Île-de-France and Ukraine: United Together" marked the beginning of a meaningful partnership between the city of Palaiseau, France, and Boyarka, a Ukrainian city in the Kyiv Oblast. This initiative, driven by Stand With Ukraine, is part of ongoing efforts to support Ukraine following the large-scale Russian invasion.The forum brought together nu...
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For 16 days, the Ukrainian House at the Parc des Nations opened its doors to celebrate the Olympic Games. This space embodied the Olympic spirit while honoring Ukrainian athletes who, despite the ongoing war, achieved remarkable performances.The Ukrainian House was inaugurated on Saturday, July 27, in the presence of Matvii Bidnyi, Ukrainian Minister of Youth and Sports; Amélie Oudéa-Ca...
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During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Andriy Shevchenko, a legendary figure in Ukrainian football, visited the Ukrainian Olympic House at Volia Space. A former player and coach, Shevchenko is a national hero who was awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 2004. Today, he serves as the President of the Ukrainian Association of Football, dedicating his efforts to the development of the sport in Ukr...
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