1 October, 2023
As part of the Babylon Villeneuve project, we are delighted to invite you to a screening of a series of documentaries titled "Defending Identity, Culture, and Freedom" at the Studio 28 Cinema in the 18th arrondissement of Paris!🎞 🇺🇦 This documentary anthology, produced by the renowned Ukrainian collective Babylon'13, offers a fresh perspective on Ukrainian society during the war.🎶 🖼 🎨 For centuries, Russia has used its art as a soft power tool to spread propaganda and enhance the image of a country that acts as a true aggressor. For decades, Russia and the Soviet Union systematically suppressed Ukrainian culture, language, and intelligentsia for colonial purposes, brutally persecuting Ukrainian poets, artists, and musicians. Their goal has always been to strip Ukrainians of t...
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21 September, 2023
The Philharmonie de Paris is scheduled to host a concert on October 11 featuring Anna Netrebko, a Russian soprano known for her support of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. As a publicly funded institution, led by Olivier Mantei and under the supervision of Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak, the Philharmonie should not endorse an artist with controversial ties to Putin's regime. Stand With Ukraine calls on French authorities to cancel this event and take responsibility.Despite her denials, Anna Netrebko has clearly demonstrated her support for Vladimir Putin and his regime. In 2014, she was photographed holding the "Novorossiya" flag at an event supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In 2022, she openly endorsed Russia's aggression in Ukraine, displaying slogans such as "To Ber...
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13 September, 2023
On September 13, 2023, the cities of Vannes (Brittany, France) and Konotop (Sumy region, Ukraine) forged a friendship that promises to be enduring.On this memorable day, mayors David Robo and Artem Semenikhin finally met in person after many warm email exchanges and moving videoconferences.Although the mayor of Konotop could only stay for a few hours due to the long return journey, the most important thing is that many joint projects are already being developed. Among them is the hosting of young people from Konotop whose parents have been victims of the Russian war. While it is delicate to describe this as a vacation for these young people, the primary goal of the trip is to offer them a moment of respite and peace.Protecting children is paramount, and in recent months, many c...
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