4 March, 2025
Stand With Ukraine Joins Razom We Stand to Expose the Hypocrisy of European Sanctions on Russian Gas
The European Union continues to purchase Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in record amounts in 2024, directly funding the Kremlin’s war machine. Instead of reducing its dependence, Europe has increased its imports, sending billions of euros to Russia—even as its fossil fuel exports directly fuel the invasion of Ukraine.
New data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) shows that stricter sanctions could cut Russia’s fossil fuel revenues by 22%, amounting to €59 billion per year! Yet, EU countries continue to massively pay Russia for its gas and oil: €212 billion since 2022—an amount exceeding the aid provided to Ukraine.
TotalEnergies is now the world’s largest imp...
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1 March, 2025
On February 28, Le Havre hosted an exceptional day dedicated to Franco-Ukrainian friendship, marking a new milestone in the partnership between Le Havre and Mariupol, a project that Stand With Ukraine has supported since its inception in 2023.This bond between Le Havre and Mariupol was not created overnight. In 2023, the first Mariupol delegation was welcomed in Le Havre as part of the MistoMatch initiative, led by Stand With Ukraine to connect Ukrainian and French cities through concrete cooperation projects. Since then, we have worked hand in hand with both municipalities, supported by the Embassy of Ukraine in France, to structure a sustainable and ambitious partnership.
This day in Le Havre was marked by the official signing of the friendship protocol between the two cities, i...
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1 March, 2025
On February 28, at the Théâtre de la Ville du Havre, the Friendship Day between Le Havre and Mariupol concluded with a profoundly moving event: the concert of the "Renaissance" Chamber Orchestra of Mariupol.
This was more than just a musical performance. It was a powerful affirmation of Ukrainian culture and a symbol of renewal. Mariupol—a martyred city, but also a city of the future—continues to exist through its artists, its citizens, and those in exile. The "Renaissance" Orchestra is one of the most powerful testaments to this enduring spirit.
After 2022, when Mariupol was brutally occupied by Russia, its musicians were forced to flee—but they never stopped playing and carrying their art forward. Thanks to their determination and the support of many partners, they found a new home in ...
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