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Scandal at the Olympics! A Putin supporter’s participation approved

SCANDAL AT THE OLYMPICS: Tony Estanguet, we need your help!Russian taekwondo athlete Maksim Khramtsov qualified yesterday for the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, he actively supports Putin and Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. The Olympic Games are meant to celebrate peace—do we really want to invite individuals like him?Khramtsov is affiliated with the Russian military, having received an honorary certificate from Russia’s Minister of Defense in 2022 and a medal for his “significant contribution to strengthening the prestige of the Russian army” from Sergey Shoigu, the Russian Defense Minister.He has also openly expressed his support for Putin and the war in Ukraine on social media, in posts that have since been deleted to mislead the IOC and create a false impression of n...

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“How can I respect my opponent when their hands are stained with blood?”

Anastasiia Chyzhevska: A rising star of Ukrainian Women’s Judo, fighting against all oddsAt just 21 years old, Anastasiia Chyzhevska has already experienced the horrors of Russian aggression twice.In 2014, she was forced to flee her hometown of Luhansk after it was occupied by pro-Russian militias. She and her family relocated to Irpin, near Kyiv.But in February 2022, her new home came under siege by the Russian army. The dojo where she trained was destroyed, and once again, she was forced to flee. It was the last time she would see her father, who was killed defending Ukraine.Now a refugee in Hostomel, Anastasiia continues to train despite enduring grief and the constant insecurity of living in a country under relentless bombardment. Sometimes, ...

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Stand With Ukraine calls on European Parliament lead candidates to commit to supporting Ukraine

Stand With Ukraine calls on lead candidates in European Elections to sign a charter of support for UkraineStand With Ukraine invites lead candidates for the upcoming European elections on June 9 to sign a charter of solidarity with Ukraine.Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, reinforcing European support has become crucial. The upcoming elections will play a decisive role in shaping the European Union’s policies, and we call on all candidates to make a formal commitment to Ukraine by endorsing this charter.The charter outlines 10 key commitments:Defend Democracy and Sovereignty Pledge to oppose any threats to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity by increasing diplomatic, financial, and military support. Supply Essential Weapo...

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