16 September, 2024
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 where Europe was divided in 1945 but later became a symbol of the unification of a broader Europe. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the meetings were relocated to Kyiv.This year, more than 700 participants from over 30 countries convened under the aegis of YES to discuss key strategic issues, including support for Ukraine and the urgent need to defeat Russian aggression. Ukrainian Pre...
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11 September, 2024
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.Through these films, you will witness the moving stories of towns like Maryinka, Kharkiv, Kamenka, and Nikopol. The documentaries showcase residents striving to rebuild their daily lives: repairing homes destroyed by Russian attacks, clearing debris, installing new windows and roofs, or cleaning up courtyards with their grandchildren after bombings. Some return to live in dangerous areas where m...
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9 September, 2024
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 the Paris City Council. They toured several iconic locations in the capital, including an enhanced accessibility district in the 13th arrondissement, showcasing Paris’s efforts to become a more inclusive city. The delegation also visited the Ministry of Labor, Health, and Solidarity and the National Institution for Disabled Veterans (Les Invalides) during a tour organized by the Ministry of Armed Force...
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