While the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has so far allowed Russian athletes to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics under a "neutral banner," despite Russia's atrocities in Ukraine, Ukrainian athletes face the challenge of training under unbearable conditions.Over 500: that’s the number of sports facilities in Ukraine deliberately targeted and destroyed during Russian bo...
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The questionable actions of Leroy Merlin in RussiaIn a striking investigation published this week, L’Express reveals the actions of Leroy Merlin, a subsidiary of the Mulliez Group, in Russia.Leroy Merlin's history in the country is one of rapid expansion: present since 2004, the company surpassed 110 stores and €5 billion in revenue by 2021. This growth seemingly led Adeo, the...
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Tonight, Shakhtar Donetsk faces Olympique de Marseille in the Europa League.Shakhtar is a club from the city of Donetsk, one of the first Ukrainian cities attacked by Russia in 2014 and since then occupied by the Russian aggressor.Let’s talk about this and the Ukrainian clubs that suffer from Russian aggression every day, including Shakhtar’s partner, Lokomotiv Kyiv.Originally, Shak...
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Can Russian athletes attending the Paris Olympics truly be considered neutral?Today, we present the multifaceted profile of Nikita Nagornyy, a 26-year-old Russian gymnast, gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, and silver medalist at the Rio Olympics.Let’s examine key aspects of Nagornyy’s life to understand just how “neutral and non-political” he really is.Nikita Nagornyy h...
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In December, the International Olympic Committee authorized Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a “neutral” banner at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.The decision was announced on December 10, the eve of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations' adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—a document openly violated by Russia as it massacres thousands of civil...
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Despite announcing its departure from Russia in March 2022 and selling its stores to Desport, Decathlon appears to have continued its business operations in the country.📉 🔍 A recent investigation by Disclose, including documents, videos, and testimonies, reveals a complex system to maintain sales in Russia.💰 Hidden contract: Decathlon is said to have signed a supply contrac...
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December 6, 2023, will remain a landmark day of cooperation and solemn commitment between the Île-de-France Region and Ukraine.The forum titled "Île-de-France and Ukraine: United in Action" took place at the region’s headquarters, bringing together significant delegations from both sides, as well as representatives of associations dedicated to the cause, including Stand With Ukrai...
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Stand With Ukraine participated in the forum organized by Cities4Cities in Lviv to promote local partnerships between the European Union and UkraineThis week, Stand With Ukraine took part in a forum organized by the Ukrainian initiative Cities4Cities on November 27–28, 2023, in Lviv. Dedicated to fostering local partnerships between Ukraine and the European Union...
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The 'European Advocacy' Forum 2023 Concludes After Two Intense Days of WorkOrganized by Promote Ukraine, the European Advocacy forum concluded after two days of intensive work on November 9 and 10 at the European Parliament in Brussels. The event brought together around thirty participants, including Stand With Ukraine and other European organizations from 18 different countries, all de...
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To reaffirm its solidarity with the Ukrainian people, the 18th arrondissement of Paris welcomed 20 children from Kyiv to spend their holidays in Paris, offering them a few days of escape from the war in Ukraine. This trip was made possible thanks to the partnership established between the 18th arrondissement and the Podil district in Kyiv, initiated under the auspices of Stand With Ukraine....
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