The Russian Wrestling Federation announced on Saturday that its wrestlers eligible to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games have refused to travel to Paris, citing "unfounded restrictions." They called the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) eligibility criteria "discriminatory" and "non-sporting."This decision follows the exclusion of many Russian wrestlers ...
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On Thursday, July 4, the Stand With Ukraine team attended the premiere of the documentary "The Ukrainian Flame" by Benjamin Montel and Antonin Boutinard Rouelle at the Majestic Bastille cinema in Paris.This moving film follows the journey of young Ukrainian athletes—champions in gymnastics, fencing, and wrestling—on their path to qualify for the Paris 2024 Ol...
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At a time when political stakes are particularly high, it is crucial to continue supporting Ukraine by strengthening sanctions against Russia, promoting Ukraine’s EU accession, and maintaining arms deliveries to Ukraine. In this spirit of solidarity, more than 160 candidates in the legislative elections have signed our charter, affirming their unwavering support for the Ukrainian people...
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🚨 Progress is being made!The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced the ban of several Russian and Belarusian wrestlers from the Paris 2024 Olympics. This decision is a significant step in the fight to exclude Russian athletes from the Games due to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.We welcome this measure that prevents Vladimir Putin’s supporters from participating in th...
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The IOC bans Russian Taekwondo athletes from Paris 2024: A victory against support for Russian aggressionWE'RE MAKING PROGRESS!On Saturday, June 15, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the ban of all Russian taekwondo athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.This essential measure, due to the support these athletes have shown for Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, was...
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With the upcoming early legislative elections on June 30 and July 7, Stand With Ukraine calls on all political parties to reaffirm their solidarity with Ukraine by signing a support charter.After urging candidates in the European elections to stand with Ukraine, Stand With Ukraine now asks candidates for the early legislative elections to reaffirm their solidarity with the Ukrainian people....
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Elizabeth Shevchenko, a young Ukrainian judoka, is one of many victims of the brutality and violence inflicted by Russia on Ukrainian athletes. Her story, which unfolded in the Chernihiv region, is a stark testament to the atrocities endured by innocent civilians during Russia's aggression.Elizabeth survived 27 days of hell, imprisoned by Russian forces under inhumane conditions. She endure...
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What began as a simple act of solidarity in February 2022 by the residents of Paris’s 15th arrondissement has transformed into a lasting humanitarian bridge between France and Ukraine.More than two years after the start of the large-scale invasion, the 200th truck departed yesterday from the Embassy of Ukraine in Paris, carrying material support to Uzhhorod, Ukraine, which will then be ...
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This fall, twelve Ukrainian apprentices will be trained in Toulouse by the renowned Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx as part of an exceptional Franco-Ukrainian initiative: the creation of "La Cantine de Marioupol" in Dnipro. This cultural and community space will welcome displaced residents of Mariupol, forced to flee after the Russian aggression in March 2022."Since the beg...
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🎞 As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a screening of the documentary "Iron Butterflies" by the renowned Ukrainian collective Babylon'13, at Bercy Beaucoup in Paris’s 12th arrondissement!On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, was shot down by a Russian BUK anti-aircraft system over eastern U...
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