14 December, 2023
On December 14, 2023, the European Council made a historic decision by opening accession negotiations with Ukraine. This crucial step marks the realization of the Ukrainian people's European aspirations and their rightful place within the united and supportive family of Europe.The Ukrainian people have resolutely fought for European values, demonstrating unwavering courage, sacrificing lives, and shedding blood. Since gaining independence in 1991, Ukraine has endured monumental challenges. The two democratic revolutions of 2004 and 2014 were driven by the Ukrainian people's desire to join the European community and break away from the imperialist legacy imposed by Russia.In 2014, following the Revolution of Dignity, when Ukraine was ready to embrace its European path—a...
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9 November, 2023
On November 9, 2023, at La Gaîté Lyrique, the Ukrainian Institute was officially established as a major player in Ukrainian cultural diplomacy in France, in the presence of Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska.The welcoming speeches by Carine Rolland, Deputy Mayor of Paris for Culture, and Arnaud Ngatcha, Deputy Mayor of Paris for Europe, international relations, and Francophonie, were followed by interventions from representatives of the French institutions partnering with the Ukrainian Institute.State Secretary Laurence Boone and Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak expressed their support for the Ukrainian Institute in France. Elisabeth Quin, journalist, then moderated a discussion between Eva Nguyen Binh, President of the French Institute, and Volodymyr Sheiko, General Direc...
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10 October, 2023
🔍 Benjamin Jung’s investigation for Blast on the Russian Papers reveals that French components, despite the embargo, were delivered to Russia in 2023. Companies named include Lynred and STMicroelectronics, whose products were used in Russian military equipment.💰 Between January and April 2023, over 5,000 Russian import declarations for STMicroelectronics materials were recorded, totaling $29.5 million. These findings undermine STMicroelectronics’ claims of compliance, as the company had stated it aligned its exports with regulations as early as February 2022.⚠️ The Observatoire des Armements, an independent research center, criticized these shipments, accusing both the government and companies of failing to uphold sanctions. These findings contradic...
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