Browary (Ukraine)

Since February 24, 2022, the Russian army's invasion of Ukraine, with all its consequences for the country and the whole world, has been the focus of our attention and concern. At its meeting on July 28, 2022, the city council unanimously decided to seek a "solidarity partnership" with a Ukrainian municipality in the greater Kiev area. The twin city of Jena in Thuringia had also passed a resolution of this kind. At its September meeting, the city council then decided to enter into this solidarity partnership with the city of Browary.

Why Browary? In addition to its comparable size with around 100,000 inhabitants and its proximity to Kiev - the capital is around 15 kilometers away from Browary - as well as the associated easy accessibility, the similar structure, from the brewery industry that gives the city its name to education and business, also spoke in favour of Browary.

In a video message dated December 7, 2022, Ihor Saposchko, Mayor of Browary, addresses the mayors of Jena and Erlangen as well as the citizens of both cities.