Time for Change to Help Ukraine Win, on 4 July start making it a reality

The General election on 4th July takes places at time of growing pressure on Ukraine with mounting Russian offensives and increased attacks on civilians, the situation has been made worse by the months of delays and obstruction of much needed aid. 

The Kremlin is seeking to exploit this situation to weaken belief in continued international support.  Ukraine is at a crossroads and with it the fate of this key battle for democracy with the new authoritarianism. 

The outcome of the General election is an opportunity for change, the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign is writing to you as a Parliamentary Candidate to support five steps that a future government can take can to help Ukraine win and secure a just peace.  We are asking candidates to sign up to support the following:

1 WEAPONS TO WIN

We urgently need a change from providing Ukraine with enough weapons to resist the Russian invasion to sufficient weapons to enable Ukraine to win the war and end the occupation. For a major increase in military aid including tanks, aircraft, artillery, air-defence and mine breaching equipment.

2 STOP SELLING OFF MILITARY HARDWARE

End the Ministry of Defence policy of selling and auctioning off military vehicles and aircraft, that could instead be donated to Ukraine. All the military equipment due to be replaced, including the remaining Challenger 2 Tanks, Scimitar light tanks, Warrior Vehicles and Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraft due to leave service, should be gifted to Ukraine.

3 JUSTICE FOR WAR CRIMES

War crimes on a scale unseen in Europe since World War Two are being committed in Ukraine by the Russian state, which is waging a war of aggression against a sovereign nation under threat of genocide.  Urgent steps should be taken to convene an international war crimes tribunal to hold the Russian leaders and military to account for these crimes.

4 CANCEL DEBT & SEIZE RUSSIAN ASSETS

Ukraine’s mounting debts should be cancelled and the demand for repayments waived to aid the country’s resistance and post-war recovery.   All frozen Russian assets held in the UK, both individual and Russian banks to be confiscated and redistributed to Ukraine.   

5  SOCIALLY PROGRESSIVE RECONSTRUCTION

Ukraine deserves a just and socially progressive reconstruction in which trade unions and civil society can democratically participate. International support should help to restore and expand universal healthcare,  education, rebuild affordable housing and public infrastructure, and ensure decent jobs and working conditions. No more aid from the UK Government should be used for attacks on trade union and labour rights.

Please write to Parliamentary Candidates in your constituency asking then to support these five steps to help ensure Ukraine can win.  

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