Kyiv Mayor Klitschko opens square in Paris on Independence Day
Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo opened Kyiv Square in the French capital on Independence Day.
Source: Vitalii Klitschko on Telegram
Details: Klitschko reports that the square is located in the centre of Paris, near the Petit Palais Museum, next to the Champs-Élysées.
The opening ceremony was also attended by Ukrainians and Ukrainian soldiers who are being treated and rehabilitated in Paris.
Quote from Klitschko: "It is symbolic that this event took place on the Independence Day of Ukraine. The capital of France demonstrates the support of the French people for the struggle of Ukrainians for common European values – freedom, equality and the rule of law."
Background:
- In June 2023, the French authorities decided to support Ukraine's membership in NATO, following the example of Poland and the Baltic States, abandoning its more cautious stance to increase pressure on Russia.
- On 23 June, France provided Ukraine with equipment to create 3D models of war crimes sites, which will help prepare evidence in cases, including those related to the destruction of civilian infrastructure.
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