ukrainesolidaritycampaign Social Movement Party

Interview with activists of the new left party ‘Social Movement

On 13th June in Kyiv, the founding conference of a new Ukrainian left party, Social Movement, took place.  The consolidation of the participants in the ‘Social Maidan’ has caused uproar among different forces. Here we publish a collection of interviews with activists of the new party which was conducted by the Russian Socialist Movement.  This … Continue reading Interview with activists of the new left party ‘Social Movement

ukrainesolidaritycampaign Alexander Kolchenko, Oleg Sentsov

Ken Loach joins filmmakers demanding Putin release Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov

Famous left-wing film maker Ken Loach has again joined  others, in calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to order the release of Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov, who could face up to 23 years on charges of "plotting terrorist acts" in Crimea. Sentsov is being held along with well known anti-fascist activist Oleksandr Kolchenko - ludicrously accused of … Continue reading Ken Loach joins filmmakers demanding Putin release Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov

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Defend Freedom of the Press in Ukraine

Urgent Appeal from the Party 'Socialist Ukraine' Ukraine Solidarity Campaign has received the following appeal from the party ‘Socialist Ukraine’/Соціалістична Україна.  Socialist Ukraine has been denied registration of their newspaper Socialist Kharkiv and the Court has now scheduled a hearing for 19th September. We intend to publish soon an interview with activists of Socialist Ukraine … Continue reading Defend Freedom of the Press in Ukraine

ukrainesolidaritycampaign Putin, Russian Imperialism

Putin, the War in Ukraine, 
and the Far Right

Jean Batou is is a member of the leadership of SolidaritéS S - an anticapitalist, feminist and ecologist movement for 21st century socialism - in Switzerland, he is professor of Contemporary International History at the University of Lausanne and the author of many books and articles on the history of globalization and social movements. An earlier … Continue reading Putin, the War in Ukraine, 
and the Far Right

ukrainesolidaritycampaign Alexander Kolchenko, Olekandr Kolchenko

Sentsov & Kolchenko face 20-year sentences for non-existent ’terrorism’

Halya Coynash, Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group All possible illusions about the trial of well-known Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov and left-wing activist Oleksandr Kolchenko were dispelled by around midday on July 21, three hours into the first hearing.  Sentsov really is facing a likely 20-year, or even life sentence on charges of ‘masterminding’ a … Continue reading Sentsov & Kolchenko face 20-year sentences for non-existent ’terrorism’

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INTERNATIONAL TUC CALLS FOR HALT TO ANTI-UNION LAW IN UKRAINE

The International Trade Union Confederationwhich is represents millions of workers organised in union federations, has written to the Ukrainian government to oppose the new anti-union Labour Code. ITUC calls on the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to postpone any discussions about bill №2983 Dear Mr Chairman, Draft Law No. 2983 “On State Registration of … Continue reading INTERNATIONAL TUC CALLS FOR HALT TO ANTI-UNION LAW IN UKRAINE

ukrainesolidaritycampaign Equality, LGBT

RUSSIA AND UKRAINE, TOLERANCE AND HOMOPHOBIA TESTED

Recently  ChebuRussia TV published video, which recorded the reaction of citizens to the two men walking around Moscow holding hands. It recorded an array of homophobic abuse by passers-by: A similar experiment was conducted in Kyiv, Ukraine by Bird in Flight to see what the reaction would be on the streets of Kyiv: The trade union … Continue reading RUSSIA AND UKRAINE, TOLERANCE AND HOMOPHOBIA TESTED

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NUJ JOINS CALLS FOR RELEASE OF SERGEI ILCHENKO

Radical Journalist Arrested by Russian Authorities in Transdniestr Sergei Ilchenko is a trade unionist and socialist, freelance journalist working for Ukrainian, Russian and Moldovian internet media. He has defended the democratic movement in Ukraine around EuroMaidan.   He is now under detention by the Russian authorities and is appealing for solidarity. Michelle Stanistreet General Secretary of the  National Union … Continue reading NUJ JOINS CALLS FOR RELEASE OF SERGEI ILCHENKO