5 June, 2026
During the fourth edition of the International Summit of Cities and Regions, organized by President Zelensky, the City of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the Île-de-France Region, renewed its cooperation agreement with Nizhyn, located in Chernihiv Oblast.This signing once again confirms the strength and continuity of the ties between the two cities. It reflects the shared commitment of Arnaud Péricard, Mayor of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, and Oleksandr Kodola, Mayor of Nizhyn, to continue exchanges and projects already launched in key areas: education, culture, sport, youth, tourism, social action and environmental protection.As Ukraine continues to fight for its independence in the face of Russian aggression, decentralized cooperation shows its full importance. This is the very purpose of ou...
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1 June, 2026
A New Partnership Is Born!In Kyiv, as part of the International Summit of Cities and Regions, the cities of Carrières-sous-Poissy, in the Île-de-France Region, and Ivankiv, located in Kyiv Oblast, signed a protocol of intent for cooperation, marking a new stage in the bonds of solidarity between the two municipalities.This signing followed a first meeting held by videoconference between Eddie Aït, Mayor of Carrières-sous-Poissy, and Oksana Kadun, Deputy Mayor of Ivankiv. On the eve of the International Summit, Eddie Aït visited Ivankiv and met with the municipal team, combining working meetings with visits around the city. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to building a lasting partnership based on exchange, trust and concrete projects serving local residents.Since t...
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29 May, 2026
There are relationships that only grow stronger over time. The one between Le Havre and Mariupol is one of them.On Tuesday, May 26, on the sidelines of the 4th International Summit of Cities and Regions in Kyiv, the Mayor of Le Havre, Édouard Philippe, met once again with his Mariupol counterpart, Vadym Boychenko. Two major port cities, two communities that have experienced total destruction and had to rebuild from scratch: Le Havre, razed by the bombings of 1944, and Mariupol, devastated by Russia’s aggression in 2022. More than anything else, this shared fate is what gives such depth to their bond.This relationship did not begin with the friendship pact officially signed in February 2025. It had been built long before that, through exchanges, visits and long-term projects. The pa...
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