Russian state targets Ukraine solidarity campaign

A Russian authority — the Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Telecom, Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (ROSKOMNADZOR) have issued a demand to Internet website hosting company WordPress to remove the website of UK-based Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (USC). Campaign organisers have been notified by WordPress legal department that they … Continue reading Russian state targets Ukraine solidarity campaign

“Being left means being on the side of the oppressed”

Interview with European MP Carola Rackete, taken from the German-language site emanzipation.org. We apologise for any translation issues. "Being left-wing means being on the side of the oppressed, whether in Palestine, Kurdistan or Ukraine: That is why the EU must continue to supply weapons to Kyiv and allow attacks on Russian territory." This is how … Continue reading “Being left means being on the side of the oppressed”

Anti-Fascists or Conspiracy Theorists? The Truth Behind UK Protests

Nearly three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and a decade after the war began, a small band of so-called anti-fascists took to the streets of London and Glasgow to demand “no more British arms to Ukraine.” We say “so-called”, because the "International Ukraine Anti-Fascist Solidarity" demo shared more in common with far-right disinformation … Continue reading Anti-Fascists or Conspiracy Theorists? The Truth Behind UK Protests

Alex Callinicos, anti-imperialism and Ukraine

The Socialist Workers' Party (SWP) is among the most energetic "left" opponents of support for Ukraine in the UK. We republish an article by USC committee member Sacha Ismail taking apart the arguments of one of its leading theorists, Alex Callinicos, written in 2022 shortly after the start of the fullscale invasion. Socialist Workers’ Party … Continue reading Alex Callinicos, anti-imperialism and Ukraine

The global labour movement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes against Ukrainian workers

Vasco Pedrina Vice-President of BWI (Building and Wood Workers’ International) and representative of the Swiss Trade Union Confederation on the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Consultative Committee. The Russian Federation’s ongoing war crimes against the people of Ukraine have reached a new level of escalation. Transgressions include the deliberate bombing of hospitals, factories, supermarkets, and … Continue reading The global labour movement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes against Ukrainian workers

UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CONFERENCE DECLARATION

The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign held it's AGM/Conference in London on Saturday 7 September. The conference adopted a decleration of solidrity which we publish below. The confernce was opened by chair John McDonnell MP with reports on the current situation by Yuliya Yurchenko, of the Social Movement, Maria Exall, Vice President of Trade Union Congress, Hanna … Continue reading UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CONFERENCE DECLARATION

Russian Terror Targets Workers, Energy, and Freedom: Ukraine under Massive attack again

Appeal from Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU) once again appeals to you because today, on  August 26, Ukraine has once again become the target of a massive attack by Russia. Russian forces used at least 127 missiles and 109 drones … Continue reading Russian Terror Targets Workers, Energy, and Freedom: Ukraine under Massive attack again

SOLIDARITY FOR A FREE  AND UNITED UKRAINE

Ukraine Solidarity Campaign stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and their labour movement on this Independence Day. Ukraine Solidarity Campaign stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and their labour movement on this Independence Day.   On 24 August 1991 Ukraine restored its independence, affirmed with 92% voting  in favour with 84% voter participation across … Continue reading SOLIDARITY FOR A FREE  AND UNITED UKRAINE