27 February, 2024
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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23 February, 2024
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.
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22 February, 2024
While the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has so far allowed Russian athletes to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics under a "neutral banner," despite Russia's atrocities in Ukraine, Ukrainian athletes face the challenge of training under unbearable conditions.Over 500: that’s the number of sports facilities in Ukraine deliberately targeted and destroyed during Russian bombings. Examples include the sports complex in Dnipro, the Odessa sailing school, the Torpedo stadium in Zaporizhzhia, the "Altair" ice rink in Druzhkivka, and the Lokomotiv Kyiv stadium.These attacks have not only caused significant material damage but have also endangered civilian lives, including children.Ukrainians live in constant fear of Russian bombings and cannot train peacefully for ...
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