Zbigniew Marcin Kowalewski Zbigniew Kowalewski a prominent Polish socialist and former leader of Solidarnosc in Lodz in 1980-81, he has written widely on Ukrainian history and society. Many of his writings on Ukraine can found online at: Zbigniew Kowalewski. This article was first published in Polish in Le Monde Diplomatique – Edycja polska, No. 12 (106), … Continue reading UKRAINE: THE OLIGARCHIC REBELLION IN THE DONBAS
Ukrainian Left Activist ‘Explains why volunteered to Fight Russian Imperialism’
Hromadske speaks with a member of the Aidar Battalion, Maksym Onopchuk, who was a history teacher and left-activist in Simferopol, Crimea before he fled the peninsula after it was annexed by Russia. (Hromadske.tv is a civil initiative, a joint project of Ukrainian journalists to create a social media media that provides objective and unbiased information … Continue reading Ukrainian Left Activist ‘Explains why volunteered to Fight Russian Imperialism’
Opponent of Russian occupation of Crimea gets 7 years
Свободу Александру Кольченко!/Free Aleksandr Kolchenko! Ukrainian political prisoners held in Russia - Oleg Sentsov and Oleksandr Kolchenko - could receive 20-year sentences Russian secret trial to convict opponents of Crimean annexation One of the four opponents of Russia’s annexation of the Crimea who was accused, together with renowned film director Oleg Sentsov and left-wing activist Oleksandr Kolchenko, of a … Continue reading Opponent of Russian occupation of Crimea gets 7 years
Local leader of Miners’ Union murdered by Separatists in Donbas
The Independent Trade Union of Miners of Ukraine is saddened by the tragic death of their friend and expresses sincere condolences to the relatives of Ivan REZNICHENKO. The body of Ivan Reznichenko was found on 14 January 2015. Ivan was the leader of the Independent Miners Trade Union of Ukraine (NGPU) at the state enterprise “Artemsil” … Continue reading Local leader of Miners’ Union murdered by Separatists in Donbas
THE UKRAINIAN LABOUR MOVEMENT IS GROWING AGAIN
Marko Bojcun Republished from Observer Ukraine The government and the employers now face growing labour unrest. The most common cause of labour disputes throughout 2014 was the widespread practice of employers to withhold wages from their workers for months on end. While wage arrears continue to grow, protests over this and other issues are now taking … Continue reading THE UKRAINIAN LABOUR MOVEMENT IS GROWING AGAIN
Interview with a Ukrainian Marxist and soldier fighting in the Donbas
Andriy M. (the name was changed) is one of those Kiev white-collar leftists, who after some hesitations supported Maidan last winter and in spring took a decisive stand against the reaction in Crimea and in Eastern Ukraine. His stand finally led him to the Ukrainian army and now Andriy is taking part in the ATO … Continue reading Interview with a Ukrainian Marxist and soldier fighting in the Donbas
Torture as usual at Kyiv police station?
Bitter déjà vu as the police of a Kyiv police station are accused of beating up an underage activist, keeping him in custody for what they claim was an attempt to destroy a Roshen chocolates kiosk, and long denying him access to a lawyer Well-known journalist and recently elected MP, Ihor Lutsenko has accused the … Continue reading Torture as usual at Kyiv police station?
St. Petersburg Neo-Nazi Sadist in Donbas – ‘Russia’s Pride and Glory’
Halya Coynash Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group From torturing puppies and calling on fellow neo-Nazis to kill down-and-outs and animals in St. Petersburg, Alexei Milchakov turned to killing Ukrainians in Donbas. Graphic pictures of his time fighting together with Kremlin-backed militants can be found on his VKontakte page – “Alexei Milchakov - Russia’s Pride and … Continue reading St. Petersburg Neo-Nazi Sadist in Donbas – ‘Russia’s Pride and Glory’
European Federation of Journalists Report on Mission to Ukraine
(20.11.2014) The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has carried out a mission to Ukraine on 6 – 8 November to investigate the situation facing journalists reporting in conflict areas. Yannis Kotsifos, a member of the EFJ Steering Committee has visited the EFJ affiliates (NUJU and IMTUU) in Kyiv to understand the challenges they face in … Continue reading European Federation of Journalists Report on Mission to Ukraine
Federation of Unions of Ukraine Protest Latest Government Cuts
Published below a statement provided to us by the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine issued in protest at the latest round of cuts announced by the government. Thank you to our friends at the Union of Coal Industry of Ukraine (PRUP) for providing this translation. Statement Of Federation Of Unions Of Ukraine In Connection With The … Continue reading Federation of Unions of Ukraine Protest Latest Government Cuts
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 