17 June, 2024
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 achieved through the tireless work and pressure exerted by Ukrainian authorities, the NOC of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Ministry of Sports, the Ukrainian Embassy in France, Stand With Ukraine, and many organizations supporting Ukraine.Among the athletes affected are Maxime Khramtsov, Tatiana Minina, Polina Khan, Vladislav Larine, and Georgii Gurtsiev, all excluded due to their direct ties with the R...
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17 June, 2024
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.By signing this charter, candidates commit to:✅ Act against any violation of democracy in Ukraine, as well as its sovereignty and territorial integrity, by strengthening diplomatic, financial, and military support to Ukraine.✅ Support the delivery of all necessary weapons to Ukraine to defend its territorial integrity and restore its internationally recognized borders, including artille...
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13 June, 2024
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 endured unimaginable suffering and was forced to witness her uncle's execution, shot dead before her eyes. Her father was also abducted by Russian soldiers. During this harrowing period, Elizabeth, along with over 300 others—including 60 children—was confined in a cellar with no electricity, water, or food. Crowded and suffocating, some died from asphyxiation.She has not seen her father since his abduc...
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