29 September, 2025
Last week, we accompanied Oleksandr Sienkevytch, Mayor of Mykolaiv, on a study visit to Montpellier as part of our #MistoMatch initiative.This visit provided an opportunity to address, in very concrete terms, key issues related to energy, culture, and mobility, and to see firsthand the remarkable work carried out by the Mayor of Montpellier, Michaël Delafosse, and his municipal team.
Last June, the cities of Montpellier and Mykolaiv signed a partnership agreement. This summer, Montpellier welcomed children from Mykolaiv for a respite stay— a tangible demonstration of solidarity.
Our thanks go to Clare Hart, Vice-President of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole in charge of international cooperation, as well as to the international relations team, including Clémentine Papa and Valentin Cos...
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22 September, 2025
After Mykolaiv, which celebrated its 236th anniversary last Saturday, the French parliamentary delegation continued its visit on Sunday to Odesa, another strategic city in southern Ukraine, a gateway to the Black Sea and a symbol of freedom.
Founded at the end of the 18th century under the influence of the Duke of Richelieu, Odesa is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (on the List of World Heritage in Danger since January 2023).
Today, the city is subjected to Russian bombardments that deliberately target its cultural heritage, residential areas, and port infrastructure.The port of Odesa, vital for the export of grain and agricultural products that feed millions of people worldwide, remains a primary target.
In this context, the delegation of the France–Ukraine Friendship Group of t...
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20 September, 2025
Mykolaiv, 236 Years of History, Resistance, and Solidarity
On September 13, Mykolaiv celebrated its 236th anniversary. Founded in 1789, this city in southern Ukraine remains a symbol of courage: it heroically resisted during the first weeks of the Russian invasion, preventing the city from being captured and stopping any advance toward Odesa.
Located at the confluence of the Southern Bug and the Inhul rivers, close to the Dnipro and the Black Sea, Mykolaiv enjoys a mild climate and an exceptional natural setting. Its destiny is closely tied to the sea: its shipyards, once among the largest in the former USSR, were a source of pride for Ukraine and are now at a standstill.
Since the start of the war, the city has faced immense challenges:
The Kinburn Peninsula, opposite Mykolaiv...
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