21 November, 2024
The Mayors’ Congress provided an opportunity for Vadym Boychenko, Mayor of Mariupol, and Édouard Philippe, Mayor of Le Havre, to meet again and exchange ideas.Le Havre and Mariupol share similarities as two port and industrial cities that have endured significant destruction during major wars. While Le Havre successfully rebuilt itself after World War II, Mariupol remains under Russian occupation today, with its residents enduring dire conditions.Despite this, Mariupol's mayor, with support and expertise from Le Havre and other European cities, is already preparing for the city’s reconstruction post-liberation, aiming for swift rebuilding based on the highest standards of sustainable development.During their meeting, the two mayors discussed the plight of residents living u...
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21 November, 2024
🏛 A delegation of representatives from Ukrainian cities, spanning all regions of the country, was welcomed at the French Senate by Ms. Nadia Sollogoub-Thollenaz, President of the France-Ukraine Friendship Group, and Mr. Olivier Cigolotti, Senate Questor and member of the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Armed Forces Committee.The discussions focused on the role and functioning of French political institutions, as well as the common challenges facing Europe. These exchanges strengthened mutual understanding of both local and international issues, with a particular emphasis on advancing decentralization reforms.This marks an important step in reinforcing ties between France and Ukraine in the face of current...
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21 November, 2024
For the second time, the town of Vannes (Morbihan) opened its doors to thirty teenagers aged 12 to 16 from Konotop (Soumy), Ukraine.For ten days, these young people, confronted with the difficult daily life of a country at war, experienced a moment of respite.Staying with families from Vannes, they took part in sporting, cultural and educational activities, discovering the richness of Breton culture while sharing moments of friendship and solidarity with the local people.This visit is part of the partnership signed in September 2023 between Vannes and Konotop, with the support of the Stand With Ukraine association. This cooperation was sealed at a meeting between mayors David Robo and Artem Semenikhin, who affirmed their shared desire to strengthen ties between their two cities...
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