25 May, 2023
🎙️ In the latest episode of the podcast "Ukraine Facing the War", Tetyana Ogarkova—academic, journalist, and head of the international department at the Ukraine Crisis Media Center—speaks with Thaddée, a young French student and Sciences Po Paris graduate, volunteering for the NGO Stand With Ukraine in Kyiv.This episode delves into his motivations for leaving France to commit himself to Ukraine, a country at war, and his on-the-ground work to support the Ukrainian people.🇺🇦 Thaddée shares his personal experience, explaining how he transformed his emotions and outrage over the Russian invasion into concrete and meaningful contributions in Ukraine. He describes his work as an effort not only for Ukraine but also for France, emphasizing the importance of international solidarity in th...
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10 May, 2023
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the French National Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution with 331 votes, calling on France and the European Union to designate the private military group Wagner as a terrorist organization. The association Stand With Ukraine actively supported the passage of this resolution and welcomes the outcome.The resolution highlights the numerous acts of violence, intimidation, and disinformation perpetrated by Wagner, particularly in Ukraine, Mali, Niger, Syria, and other African countries, while calling for diplomatic mobilization. It also demands international investigations into Wagner’s atrocities and increased support for victims of terrorism.The Wagner Group has notably been ordered to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials to...
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1 May, 2023
Last Monday, Stand With Ukraine visited Uman, a mid-sized city in central Ukraine, where Russian missiles struck an apartment building in the middle of the night, killing 23 people.This visit provided an opportunity to meet with the city’s emergency services, who worked tirelessly for 36 hours, first battling the fire caused by the explosion and then evacuating the injured and clearing the rubble. Thanks to the professionalism and dedication of firefighters and rescuers, the situation was quickly brought under control. However, the attack remains a traumatic event for a city that had previously been relatively spared by bombings.In the face of catastrophe and loss, Ukrainian flags are raised on surrounding buildings, symbolizing the resilience of the Ukrainian people. Con...
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