6 June, 2025
A look back at the 3rd Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv, June 5-6, 2025
As Ukraine continues to face Russian aggression, the 3rd Summit of Cities and Regions was a powerful moment of solidarity and commitment. President Volodymyr Zelensky opened the meeting by emphasizing how direct ties between communities are essential to resist, rebuild, and prepare for the future.The French delegation, the largest in size, demonstrated the concrete commitment of French local authorities, mobilized to provide lasting support, as close as possible to where needs are.Five new strategic partnerships were signed to strengthen exchanges between French and Ukrainian territories:
✅ Île-de-France with the Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts for the training of Ukrainian civil servants in the management ...
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5 June, 2025
As part of the MistoMatch program, which aims to develop lasting partnerships between Ukrainian and French cities, Chaumont and Liubotyn have taken a new step in their rapprochement.After an initial videoconference discussion to discuss avenues for collaboration, the Mayor of Chaumont, Christine Guillemy, traveled to Ukraine this week to meet with her counterpart Leonid Lazurenko and explore the city of Liubotyn, located in the Kharkiv region, in eastern Ukraine.Accompanied by our Ukrainian partner Cities4Cities, the Mayor of Chaumont was welcomed by the mayor, his municipal team, and local service managers. The French delegation visited several key locations in the town, including the administrative services center, the children's music school, the municipal library, the local his...
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3 June, 2025
Stand With Ukraine was present this Saturday in Kryvyï Rih, Ukraine, for the pétanque tournament held as part of the Veterans Family Games 2025.
This friendly sports event brought together over 200 Ukrainian veterans and their families for inclusive activities: pétanque tournament, archery, art exhibitions, conferences, educational workshops...
In this industrial city in central Ukraine — the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska — pétanque, a quintessentially French sport, is becoming a tool for social reintegration and community rebuilding.
Accessible to all, pétanque stands out for its simple rules and inclusive nature. Regardless of age, gender, or war-related injuries, everyone can participate and rediscover connection, confidence, and a sense of be...
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