7 June, 2026
On the sidelines of the International Summit of Cities and Regions organized by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Caroline Leclercq, Deputy Mayor of Le Havre in charge of Culture and International Relations, visited one of the YaMariupol centers in Kyiv. Established by the Municipality of Mariupol, now operating in exile, the center provides support and assistance to residents displaced by the war.
For thousands of people forced to flee their city after its destruction and occupation by Russian forces, the center has become a vital source of support. It offers comprehensive assistance, including administrative and legal aid, psychological counseling, medical consultations, humanitarian assistance, and activities for families. These practical services help people rebuild their daily lives.
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5 June, 2026
The crucial role of Ukrainian mayors since the beginning of Russian aggression was highlighted in Nancy during the Urban7.
This week, five Ukrainian mayors and local elected officials took part in a panel titled “Supporting Ukrainian cities: urban reconstruction and resilience strategies.”
Oleksandr Syenkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv, Vitalii Bielobrov, Deputy Mayor of Kherson, Serhii Morhunov, Mayor of Vinnytsia, Andriy Moskalenko, First Deputy Mayor of Lviv, and Bohdan Kelichavyi, Mayor of Kopychyntsi, each described their daily realities. On the ground, they are working to ensure access to drinking water and electricity, keep schools open despite bombardments, organize the reception of thousands of displaced people, and already plan the reconstruction of their territories.
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5 June, 2026
This week, the City of Nancy hosted Urban 7, the “Cities’ G7,” organized as part of France’s G7 presidency.
A few days before the G7 summit bringing together Heads of State and Government, mayors and elected officials from G7 cities gathered to discuss the role of territories in addressing the major challenges of our time: the ecological transition, housing, local governance, democracy… as well as the reconstruction and resilience of Ukrainian territories.
A significant Ukrainian delegation was present to share their experience and challenges: Oleksandr Syenkevych, Mayor of Mykolaiv; Vitalii Bielobrov, Deputy Mayor of Kherson; Serhii Morhunov, Mayor of Vinnytsia; Andriy Moskalenko, First Deputy Mayor of Lviv; and Bohdan Kelichavyi, Mayor of Kopychyntsi.
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