What is the Purpose of the Friendship Protocol Signed Between Édouard Philippe and the Mayor of Mariupol, a City Destroyed by the Russian Invasion?
On Friday, February 28, 2025, a historic agreement was signed: a Friendship Protocol between the city of Le Havre and Mariupol in Ukraine. Despite the 3,000 kilometers separating them, the histories of these two war-ravaged cities resonate with each other.
The day was marked by the visit of the Ukrainian mayor to the port city, featuring an exhibition, a conference, and a concert, all highlighting the enduring ties between Le Havre and Mariupol.