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Twelve months of war in Ukraine

Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine has now raged on for twelve months, devastating cities and the lives of people. Europe’s cities have been quick to offer ongoing support to their Ukrainian counterparts and host refugees fleeing the conflict.

Below, you can find a collection of our articles on how European cities have been engaging with the crisis.

• 24/02/23 One year on, sombre events mark war in Ukraine
• 23/02/23 “We are finding a way to continue living”
• 17/02/23 The Ukraine war story you haven’t heard about
• 14/02/23 More than 300 generators sent to Ukraine
• 16/01/23 In Riga, aiding Ukrainians in countless ways
• 11/01/23 Stories from Ukrainian women in Riga
• 21/12 A call for Lviv youth: Survive, live, develop
• 15/12 Heating homes in Ukraine this Christmas
• 13/12 Cooperation and funding opportunities for cities welcoming refugees
• 29/11 The time is now
• 23/11 Generators of hope: city-to-city relief for Ukraine
• 01/11 Refugees are an opportunity for cities – an interview with Leipzig’s Deputy Mayor
• 21/10 How to integrate undocumented migrants? An interview with Zurich’s Head of Integration Office
• 14/10 Interview with the Deputy Mayor of Utrecht on the integration of refugees
• 13/10 Mayors talk Ukraine and Energy with Commission President
• 12/10 Nardella: Cohesion must remain robust despite strong headwinds
• 28/09 City diplomacy in action
• 21/09 Ukrainian children are back to school in EU cities
• 14/09 State of the European Union: Energy and security challenges need local level input
• 22/08 Nardella: Ambitious proposals to help Ukrainian cities
• 20/08 On Ukraine visit, mayors pledge sustainable rebuilding
• 28/07 Warsaw sees refugees’ potential
• 13/07 How to secure funds to welcome all refugees? An interview with MEP Damian Boeselager
• 12/07 Cities need help and solidarity
• 1/07 Cities and regions launch alliance for Ukraine reconstruction
• 10/06 Cities preparing the ground for Ukraine reconstruction
• 06/06 Tackling two crises at once: Florence’s take on recovery
• 25/05 Cities discuss solutions to welcome Ukrainian refugees
• 23/05 Creating a city of coders
• 13/05 Cities working towards inclusive care systems for all
• 11/05 Cities need more support for Ukrainian refugees
• 11/05 Interview with EU Commissioner Nicolas Schmit
• 09/05 From refugee to helping refugees: an interview with Helsinki’s Deputy Mayor Nasima Razmyar
• 09/05 In cities, Europe Day sparks celebrations and a quest for peace
• 09/05 Festival of Europe: urban renaissance
• 03/05 From Nikopol to Catalonia
• 28/4 300 city leaders call on European leaders to stop financing the war in Ukraine
• 13/4 Timisoara joins in welcoming Ukrainian refugees
• 7/4 At least 14 mayors abducted in Ukraine
• 25/3 Updates from German cities mobilising to host refugees
• 21/3 Stories from Polish cities hosting Ukrainian refugees
• 18/3 Other European mayors speak directly with Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv
• 16/3 Zagreb prepares to welcome (more) refugees
• 15/3 President Zelenskyy addresses European cities
• 14/3 More than 150 cities stand with Ukraine
• 11/3 Zelenskyy to Europe’s cities – Live address
• 3/3 Cities rally around Ukraine
• 28/2 Cities build bridges to Ukrainian refugees

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