Protest at the Russian Embassy These three foreign nationals were fighting for Ukraine in Mariupol and have been ‘sentenced to death’ by a show trial in the Russian proxy ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’.All three men – Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, and Moroccan Brahim Saadoun - were serving in the Ukrainian Marines and army, they … Continue reading Free Aiden, Sahun and Brahim
‘Death sentences’ of British & Moroccan POWs in occupied Donbas show clearly why Russia must be driven out of all of Ukraine
By Halya Coynash of Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group From left Aiden Aslin, Brahim Saadoun and Shaun Pinner Photo from the proxy Donetsk ’republic’ The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign is calling for the release of the three soldiers being held hostage by the Russian forces in Donetsk. On Saturday 25 June 12:00 we have a protest … Continue reading ‘Death sentences’ of British & Moroccan POWs in occupied Donbas show clearly why Russia must be driven out of all of Ukraine
Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
For three months and nineteen days in a row, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people have been resisting new and new attacks by the Russian occupiers in various directions. Ukraine appreciates all the assistance provided by international partners. The Russian occupiers are using methods that violate the rules of war. They attack … Continue reading Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
Ukraine: making a war of liberation
Interview with Vladyslav Starodubtsev Vladyslav Starodubtsev, an activist of the socialist organisation Sotsialniy Rukh (Social Movement) in Ukraine, spoke to Tom Harris. TH: The war has shifted focus towards the Donbas. What does the shift signify about the course of the war? How does it change the day-to-day experience of the war? And what kind of … Continue reading Ukraine: making a war of liberation
Response to Grayzone article
I’ve been targeted by a Russian hack-and-leak operation Paul Mason Last week an attempt was made to hack my encrypted and secure email account. The circumstances of the attack suggest it is highly likely that a Russian state or state-backed unit carried out the attack. I have informed the police and the NCSC. Today, materials … Continue reading Response to Grayzone article
We must stop letting Russia define the terms of the Ukraine crisis
Slavoj Žižek Russia claimed it may be “forced to take retaliatory steps” if Finland joins Nato. No, it will not be “forced,” in the same way that Russia was not “forced” to attack Ukraine. A question like ‘Did US intelligence-sharing with Ukraine cross a line?’ forgets the fact that it was Russia that crossed the … Continue reading We must stop letting Russia define the terms of the Ukraine crisis
WITH THE RESISTENCE OF THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE FOR ITS VICTORY AGAINST THE AGGRESSION
As in the days of the Vietnamese people's liberation struggle, we have always been on the side of the oppressed and aggressed peoples, whether by the United States (and its NATO allies) or by the USSR (and its Warsaw Pact allies).We are aware that, crossing the various oceans and continents, the struggle for national and social … Continue reading WITH THE RESISTENCE OF THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE FOR ITS VICTORY AGAINST THE AGGRESSION
Solidarity Message to UCU Congress from Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine
To the delegates of the Сongress ofthe University and Colleges Union Dear colleagues,The Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine on behalf of all Ukrainianeducators extends warm greetings and strong solidarity message to you.Unfortunately, there is a war in our country, the war cynically waged by the russian federationagainst Ukraine, against humanity, against … Continue reading Solidarity Message to UCU Congress from Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine
Stand with Ukraine and its labour movement: a letter to UCU Congress delegates and activists
From Denis Pilash, political scientist at Kyiv National University and activist in Ukrainian socialist organisation Sotsialniy Rukh (Social Movement), and Rhian Keyse, Birkbeck UCU and incoming UCU NEC member Dear comrades, At its Congress this week, UCU has the opportunity to take a strong stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and its labour … Continue reading Stand with Ukraine and its labour movement: a letter to UCU Congress delegates and activists
Ukraine, Resistance and Reconstruction: Issues for the post-war recovery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5AdTrUczOA The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now in its third month in what is recognised as the largest European conflict since World War II. Ukrainian resistance has been an inspiration and discussions are beginning on how best to organise Ukraine’s post-war recovery. The rebuilding of Ukraine will be one of the most challenging undertakings … Continue reading Ukraine, Resistance and Reconstruction: Issues for the post-war recovery
PCS Union affiliates to Ukrainian Solidarity Campaign
The Public and Commercial Services Union Conference voted on 25 MAy unanimously to affiliate with the Ukrainian Solidarity Campaign and support trade unionists in the war-torn country. Conference voted in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and to support their struggle against the Russian invasion. In affiliating with USC, the union will also support the trade union … Continue reading PCS Union affiliates to Ukrainian Solidarity Campaign
As Ukrainian Workers Resist Invasion – a new labour law threatens to abolish their rights.
Ukrainian trade unions and social activists have described as a disgrace a new bill on the simplification of labour relations No. 5371, this attack on workers’ rights is rapidly making its way through the Verkhovna Rada, the parliament in Kyiv. One soldier posted on social media: “While we are miners and metallurgists, teachers and doctors, … Continue reading As Ukrainian Workers Resist Invasion – a new labour law threatens to abolish their rights.
Ukrainian Railworkers Union Address to ASLEF Conference
Volodymyr Kozelskyiv, Chair of VPZU, Free Trade Union of Railway Workers of Ukraine addressed the ASLEF annual congress on 19 May. The VPZU has been doing heroic work in extreme conditions. ASLEF which is an affiliate to the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, declared that they were proud to send their unwavering solidarity to the Ukrainian railway workers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQEKuynMQlo&t=63s Volodymyr Kozelskyiv, address to … Continue reading Ukrainian Railworkers Union Address to ASLEF Conference
Sovereignty and War – Yuliya Yurchenko
Yuliya Yurchenko and Paul Jay discuss national identity, sovereignty, and the war in Ukraine. Yurchenko is an activist for the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and an academic at the University of Greenwich. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWAod432lZA
WORKERS’ SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE – REPORT BACK FROM DELEGATION TO LVIV
7pm, Wednesday 25 MayMarchmont Community Centre, 62 Marchmont St, London WC1N 1AB Speakers include three Workers' Liberty supporters who took part in the recent European solidarity delegation to Ukraine; Vitaliy Dudin, President of Ukrainian socialist organisation Sotsialnyi Rukh and a Russian anti-war activist. UK trade union activists who recently took part in a solidarity delegation to … Continue reading WORKERS’ SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE – REPORT BACK FROM DELEGATION TO LVIV
War and Resistance Report No. 6
How is the Russian army performing on the battlefield? Marko Bojcun The Russian state under Putin has made a determined effort for the past twenty years to rebuild its armed forces, to equip them with the latest weapons, educate the ranks and professionalise their commanders. Its forces have gained valuable experience fighting in Chechnya, Syria, … Continue reading War and Resistance Report No. 6
VICTORY AND HATRED OF THE ENEMY
BY Zakhar Popovych of Social Movement To survive, Ukraine has no choice but to win a military victory. Victory over Russia, which is seriously affected by fascism. Russian workers can still prevent the worst-case scenario for their country by challenging Putinism. Whether this will be possible also depends on the mood in Ukraine, namely on … Continue reading VICTORY AND HATRED OF THE ENEMY
Report: International conference of European Solidarity with Ukraine
On May 5 and 6, 2022, a two-day international conference of the European Solidarity Network with Ukraine with the support of the NGO "Social Movement" was held in Lviv, Ukraine. The international delegation included left-wing politicians, parliamentarians, trade unionists, journalists from Austria, Argentina, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, Germany, Poland, Finland, France and Switzerland. … Continue reading Report: International conference of European Solidarity with Ukraine
What the Left’s fight for worker rights in Ukraine and Russia has in common, and what it does not
By Jeremy Morris It is understandable and right that all the focus of left solidarity should be on Ukraine right now and for the foreseeable future. However, it is useful for left activists in the West to have some awareness of the situation before the invasion and now in Russia. So in this piece I … Continue reading What the Left’s fight for worker rights in Ukraine and Russia has in common, and what it does not
FASCISM AND THE IMPERIALISM OF THE KREMLIN
By Andriy Rumata The essence of any imperialism of human civilization is to expand its influence. In every sense. But imperialism has always taken different forms depending on the social formation. If feudalism's imperialism pursued expansion of its territories by appealing to "religious wars", capitalism's imperialist is looking for entirely other justifications for its imperial … Continue reading FASCISM AND THE IMPERIALISM OF THE KREMLIN
Self-Determination and the War in Ukraine
BY TARAS BILOUS Two months ago, when I wrote “A Letter to the Western Left from Kyiv,” I hoped that the shock of the Russian invasion and the voices of the Ukrainian left would push Western leftists to reconsider their approach. Unfortunately, too many of them have failed to do so. In their analyses of … Continue reading Self-Determination and the War in Ukraine
Communications Workers of America Solidarity with Ukrainian Resistance!
Solidarity with the Resistance of the Ukrainian People! Russian Troops Out Now! WHEREAS Ukraine has long been under the domination of Russian Czars, the Soviet Union, and now Putin; WHEREAS this has meant the suppression of Ukrainian culture, the exploitation of workers, and the abuse of the land and resources; WHEREAS Ukrainian people have continually fought for freedom and self-determination, including the … Continue reading Communications Workers of America Solidarity with Ukrainian Resistance!
Scottish Trade Union Congress stands in solidarity with Ukraine
By Dale Street Despite its limitations, policy on Ukraine adopted by the Scottish TUC at its 2022 congress, held in Aberdeen in late April, was very far removed from the politics of the Stop the War Coalition (STW) and the Communist Party’s Morning Star (MS) newspaper. In his opening address to congress STUC President Pat Rafferty described … Continue reading Scottish Trade Union Congress stands in solidarity with Ukraine
War and Resistance Report No. 5
Marko Bojcun Smoke rises above Azovstal Iron and Steel Works in the southern port city of Mariupol Are we now looking at a long war of attrition? American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made a surprise visit to Kyiv on 19 April. Blinken announced a marked increase in US weapons … Continue reading War and Resistance Report No. 5
A Marshall plan for Ukraine?
By michael roberts The Great Recession of 2008-9 was a turning point for the US global strategy. Up to then, the general aim was to ‘engage’ important economic powers like Russia and China. Throughout the 1990s onwards, the US government pressed for the opening-up of their economies to multi-nationals and banks from the ‘West’. These … Continue reading A Marshall plan for Ukraine?
LONDON REFUSE WORKERS PROTEST AT EMPLOYERS BUSINESS IN RUSSIA
Camden and Westminster Veolia refuse workers protest in support of fellow trade union brothers and sisters in Ukraine GMB Members protesting outside their depot Members of the general workers union GMB held a protest following the expose their employer Veolia was still operating in Russia. This grassroots action is a model of workers solidarity with … Continue reading LONDON REFUSE WORKERS PROTEST AT EMPLOYERS BUSINESS IN RUSSIA
UNITED AGAINST PUTIN -PROTEST AT RUSSIAN EMBASSY
This May Day weekend Ukraine Solidarity Campaign joined with Russian Against the War in calling a protest at the Russian Embassy on Saturday 30 April. The protest united activists of the labour movement with Ukrainians, Russians, Poles, Belarussians in opposition to the Putin regime and the war on Ukraine. There were calls for freedom for … Continue reading UNITED AGAINST PUTIN -PROTEST AT RUSSIAN EMBASSY
MAY DAY – A UKRAINIAN TRADITION
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign extends May Day greetings to the labour movement and all working people in Ukraine. May Day 2022 is taking place in circumstances of the Russian invasion of Ukraine - we extend solidarity to all the working people of engaged in resisting Russian imperialism and maintaining the essential services in the face of … Continue reading MAY DAY – A UKRAINIAN TRADITION
1 травня – May Day Protest at Russian Embassy
Protest Called By:Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and Russians Against The WarSolidarity With Russian Anti-War MovementFree All Political PrisonersRussian Troops Out of UkraineVictory to the Ukrainian Peopl
NO to NATO, or the identity crisis of the Spanish left
Elisa Moros The terrible images reaching us after the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Kyiv region reveal the scope of the Russian offensive. These images force political leaders to unanimously condemn Putin's attack on Ukraine, including Putin’s natural allies (the far-right). In this context, some of the most radical among us feel the need … Continue reading NO to NATO, or the identity crisis of the Spanish left
ARE PUTIN’S EGGS HARD BOILED OR STILL TOO SOFT?
WAR AND RESISTANCE REPORT NO. 4 MARKO BOJCUN Ukraine’s army and territorial defence have repelled the Russian army so far for three essential reasons: first, its regular army, territorial defence brigades and volunteer battalions have a stronger motivation and sense of purpose in defending their homeland than the invading Russian enemy; second, they have employed … Continue reading ARE PUTIN’S EGGS HARD BOILED OR STILL TOO SOFT?
Russians Against War (London)
Anti-War, Pro-Democracy Movement We are Russian* people living abroad. We don’t support the war; we don’t support our government and we unite all Russians around this simple idea - no to war. Since the start of the war, we’ve been standing with Ukrainians at their protests. However, we shall not just support, but also stand … Continue reading Russians Against War (London)
JOIN US FOR AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF UKRAINE 21 APRIL 8:00PM
The history of Ukraine is one of oppression and the struggle of the people against it. A country the size of France it is one of the richest territories in Europe in terms of its natural resources, farming land and minerals, but rival powers sought to exploit Ukraine and deny it self-determination. In response the … Continue reading JOIN US FOR AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF UKRAINE 21 APRIL 8:00PM
ЛОНДОН СОЛІДАРНИЙ З УКРАЇНОЮ
UNION STAND WITH UKRAINE DEMONSTRATION IN LONDON - VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIgt6vmWbrE У Лондоні відбулася демонстрація, скликана профспілками Великобританії у рамках кампанії солідарності з Україною. На початку акції виступив член парламенту Алекс Собел. До учасників мітингу на Даунінг-стіт, у відеоформаті зробив звернення Стоп Путін! Ні Війні проти України ! Профспілки - за Мир! Голова Федерації профспілок України … Continue reading ЛОНДОН СОЛІДАРНИЙ З УКРАЇНОЮ
War and Resistance Report No. 3
Marko Bojcun Over 300 members of the Trade Union of Metallurgists and Miners of Ukraine, from the Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant in Dnipro organise a battalion of the local the Territorial Defence Force to resist the invasion. “Denazification” Mariupol, Bucha. Irpen. Borodianka, Troatianets, Kramatorsk, the outskirts of Kyiv...By the time this blog is published the list … Continue reading War and Resistance Report No. 3
Ten Turning Points: A Brief History of Ukraine
John-Paul Himka The current war being waged on Ukraine has provoked a surge of support for the people of Ukraine. To help a greater understanding of Ukraine we are hosting an online event on 21 April 8:00 PM (London time) with the Ukrainian historian John-Paul Himka: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF UKRAINE. In advance … Continue reading Ten Turning Points: A Brief History of Ukraine
TRADE UNIONS STAND WITH UKRAINE
On Saturday 9 April a demonstration took place in London called by UK trade unions and supported by both trade union federations of Ukraine. Published below are the statements from the Confederation of Free Trade Unions and the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine. Ukraine Solidarity Campaign a the demonstration on Saturday 9 April https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9TVrnIGMhA … Continue reading TRADE UNIONS STAND WITH UKRAINE
Russian building international alliance of far-right parties and organizations
(This article originally appeared in Norwegian in Verdens Gang.) By Anton Shekhovtsov. Russia seems to be getting serious about building an international alliance of extreme right parties that would aim at undermining the liberal democratic consensus in the West. In addition to providing financial support for parties such as France’s Front National and using extreme right activists and politicians as tools of … Continue reading Russian building international alliance of far-right parties and organizations
Russia Bombs Refugees at Kramatorsk Station
In a new act of barbarism the Russian forces have bombed the railway station in Kramatorsk killing 30 and injuring 100. The station was packed with people boarding an evacuation trains, mostly women, children and elderly. The Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group reported that the Russian forces had already bombed railway tracks near Barvenkove Station … Continue reading Russia Bombs Refugees at Kramatorsk Station
Ukrainian socialist: ‘The future of demilitarisation lies in stopping Russia’s war machine now’
Ukrainian trade unionists who formed a local brigade of the territorial defence force Vitaliy Dudin (right) Vitaliy Dudin, head of the Ukrainian democratic socialist organisation Sotsyalnyi Rukh (Social Movement), spoke from Cherkasy, Ukraine, on April 6, to Green Left’s Federico Fuentes about the current state of Russia’s invasion, the scale of peoples’ resistance to it and key issues such as … Continue reading Ukrainian socialist: ‘The future of demilitarisation lies in stopping Russia’s war machine now’
Ten Thousand Stand With Ukraine in Bern
Speech by Olesia Briazgunova of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine to the demonstration in support of Ukraine in Bern, Switzerland. 10,000 Demonstrated in Bern on 2 April Dear brothers and sisters! Greetings from Ukraine! Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on behalf of the members of the Confederation of Free … Continue reading Ten Thousand Stand With Ukraine in Bern
Stop the war and the genocide in Ukraine
Appeal from the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine To:ITUC affiliated organizationsIndustriAll GU affiliated organizationsEI affiliated organizationsIUF affiliated organizations Stop the war and the genocide in Ukraine Dear Brothers and Sisters,The Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine calls you to take all possibleactions to stop the genocide of the Ukrainian people and to … Continue reading Stop the war and the genocide in Ukraine
An appeal by mayors and local government officials in the UK
End the kidnapping, imprisonment and violence against mayors, local government representatives in Ukraine Enerhodar, 20 March. Protest against the abduction of the deputy mayor, Ivan Samoidiuk We, elected mayors and other local government representatives, condemn the reign of terror in areas of Ukraine occupied by the Russian army. We demand an end to the use … Continue reading An appeal by mayors and local government officials in the UK
STOP UNLOADING RUSSIAN FOSSIL FUELS
Urgent Appeal from Ukrainian trade unions for solidarity Ukrainian trade union organizations call on their trade union brothers and sisters to stop unloading Russian fossil fuels. They appealed to the ETUC, ETWF and trade unions in European countries. Dear Sisters and Brothers, On behalf of the members of our trade union organisations, we want to express gratitude … Continue reading STOP UNLOADING RUSSIAN FOSSIL FUELS
ON THE CURRENT STATE OF NEGOTIATIONS
Report onthe War, No.2 by Marko Bojcun The Ukrainian negotiating position Russia and Ukraine have set out their respective conditions and demands for ending the war and sent their representatives into direct negotiations in Istanbul. On 29 March Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Ukraine was ready to become a neutral state, belonging to no military bloc, … Continue reading ON THE CURRENT STATE OF NEGOTIATIONS
ПРОФСПІЛКИ ВИСТУПАЮТЬ НА СТОРОНІ УКРАЇНИ
Ми засуджуємо російське вторгнення в Україну та закликаємо до негайного припинення вогню та виведення російських військ з усієї території України. Насильство з боку російського уряду призвело до загибелі тисяч українців та змусило мільйони людей залишити свої будинки. Ми підтримуємо народ України в цей час його страждань. Як профспілковий рух ми закликаємо до справедливого миру. Ми … Continue reading ПРОФСПІЛКИ ВИСТУПАЮТЬ НА СТОРОНІ УКРАЇНИ
UNIONS STAND WITH UKRAINE
Labour Movement Demonstration - Assemble Parliament Square,12:00 noon, Saturday 9 April London - followed by rally at Downing Street. A major demonstration of Labour Movement solidarity with Ukraine has been called for April 9th. The initial supporters include the Public and Commercial Services Union, the general union GMB, National Union of Mineworkers, ASLEF the … Continue reading UNIONS STAND WITH UKRAINE
march for ukraine
rob marsden reports on Saturday's protest in 'Solidarity with Ukraine'. Saturday’s March for Ukraine was one of the largest demonstrations I have been on for quite a while- and one of the strangest as the British left was almost entirely absent! But for the left contingent organised by the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and supported by Another … Continue reading march for ukraine
Huge London support for Ukraine
Corinna Lotz Over 150,000 people demanded an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and denounced Putin’s regime in a powerful and spirited demonstration in London on March 26. Ukraine Solidarity Campaign banner Russians living in the capital marched under blue and white banners symbolising their flag without red – “without blood” – and appealed to … Continue reading Huge London support for Ukraine
Teachers in occupied Kherson refuse to collaborate with Russian occupiers
Halya Coynash Kherson protest against Russian invasion. Such protests are one of the reasons why the Russian invaders actively abduct civic activists, journalists and local leaders Photo Viacheslav Gusakov, RFE/RL Russian attempts to foist their educational program on occupied Kherson oblast schools have encountered resistance with virtually none of the school directors willing to collaborate. … Continue reading Teachers in occupied Kherson refuse to collaborate with Russian occupiers
Кампанія Солідарності з Україною 