23 December, 2022
In France, some minimize or deny Russian crimes. The New York Times published an investigation based on eight months work to understand and prove the role of a Russian unit in the Bucha massacre. The New York Times investigation relies on multiple sources: video-surveillance and drone images, witness accounts by inhabitants and telephone intercepts. The journalists were particularly interested in the 234th regiment of Pskov, involved in the massacres. Stand with Ukraine welcomes this important work, as for a considerable time the association has been denouncing the crimes committed by Russia and visited Bucha in April 2022.The investigators established the following timeline:Russia attacked Ukraine on the morning of February 24. On the 27th, Russian units entered Bucha, a small ...
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6 December, 2022
Despite the bombing of civilian targets, the massacres in Bucha and Irpin, the destruction of Mariupol, and the European Union’s recognition of Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, some French companies continue to do business with Putin. Recently, Stand With Ukraine has focused on the case of TotalEnergies.The company openly defends its presence in the country: while Russia has been waging war on its neighbor for 10 months and threatening the world with nuclear conflict, Total proudly claims to be undertaking "societal" actions in Russia in the fields of "sports and culture."Beyond these so-called "cultural and sports" justifications, why maintain operations there? Russia remains one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, and TotalEnergies has been present in the coun...
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1 December, 2022
The French National Assembly has adopted a historic resolution by an overwhelming majority (303 to 1) condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine and calling on France to strengthen its assistance. This resolution is a significant victory for both France and Ukraine!
What does this resolution demand?
The resolution:Calls for the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, including Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, illegally occupied by Russia since 2014.
Urges the French Government and the European Union to support Ukraine economically and militarily until the end of Russian aggression.
Calls on France to enhance humanitarian aid and improve the care of Ukrainian refugees.
Supports the International Criminal Court (...
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