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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1 December, 2022
As the denial of the Ukrainian nation remains a cornerstone of Russian propaganda in France, Ukraine today celebrates the 31st anniversary of its independence referendum! On December 1, 1991, Ukrainians went to the polls to decide by referendum on their country's independence. Exactly 31 years ago, 92% of voters (and 84% of the electorate) chose independence!This referendum followed the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, voting 321 to 2 on August 24, 1991, to declare the reestablishment of an independent Ukrainian state and call for a referendum.The vote, recognized the next day by the international community and by Russia, resulted in a decisive majority for independence across all Ukrainian regions, including Donetsk (84%), Luhansk (84%), and Crimea (54%).Since then...
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