30 July, 2023
The Forum of Mayors from the Sumy and Lviv regions is an initiative bringing together communities from Sumy, located in eastern Ukraine and bordering Russia, and Lviv, in the country’s west. Held over two days, July 28–29, in Truskavets, the Forum aimed to foster exchanges and cooperation between mayors and local officials from these regions, despite the immense challenges and horrors they have faced due to the brutal war triggered by the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022.During this gathering, several mayors and deputies shared their personal wartime experiences, highlighting their courage and resilience in remaining at their posts despite life-threatening risks. The municipalities represented at the Forum included Okhtyrka, Lebedyn, Myropillia, Ivanivka, among others.The Foru...
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7 July, 2023
Chantilly, July 6–7, 2023 – Ukraine was in the spotlight at the University of the City of Tomorrow. For the first time, this prestigious event opened its doors to international voices, welcoming a delegation of Ukrainian leaders. Among them were Vadim Boychenko, Mayor of Mariupol; Oleksandr Kodola, Mayor of Nizhyn; Yevheniia Kuleba, member of the Kyiv City Council and founder of the NGO City Garden; Olena Gunko from the IT Agency of Lviv; Dmytro Natalukha, MP and Rapporteur of the Verkhovna Rada’s Economic Affairs Committee; and Eka Zguladze, former Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.The Ukrainian delegation shared their vision and the challenges of reconstructing their country in the aftermath of war during a session moderated by Edward Mayor and Martin Duplantie...
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1 June, 2023
Lacoste, a premium partner of the Roland-Garros tournament, continues to do business in Russia despite previous statements claiming it had ceased shipments to the country since the invasion of Ukraine. Stand With Ukraine, alongside the Ukraine Solidarity Project, strongly condemns Lacoste’s actions, tarnishing the reputation of Roland-Garros and France.Since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Lacoste is alleged to have exported tens of millions of dollars worth of products to Russia through its Turkish manufacturing and distribution partner, circumventing its declared commitments to halt shipments to Russia. This action is perceived as a sign of disrespect towards French customers, tennis enthusiasts, and, most importantly, Ukrainians risking their lives to lib...
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