Published below is an English translation of the statement by the Social Democratic Party of Ukraine at the Socialist International second Council meeting of the year on 12-13 December at the United Nations, Geneva. The statement was made by Olena Skomoroshchenko International Secretary of the SDPU, which is a Consultative member of the International, SDPU is … Continue reading Social Democratic Party of Ukraine submission to the Socialist International
KYIV TRANSPORT WORKERS APPEAL FOR SOLIDARITY
Transport workers in Kyiv are demanding action from the council-owned public transport company “Kyivpastrans” who has failed to pay two-months wages. The transport workers have newly organized into an independent trade union as part of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions (KVPU). Facing increasing pressure the workers at bus depot 5 in Kyiv held a mass … Continue reading KYIV TRANSPORT WORKERS APPEAL FOR SOLIDARITY
Poroshenko gives Ukrainian citizenship to a Neo-Nazi criminal from Belarus.
Ukraine: Activist Perspective On 4-th of December 2014 Petro #Poroshenko has gave Ukrainian citizenship to Sergey Korotkih, a combatant of the Azov regiment. In this way the president of Ukraine showed his appreciation for a foreigner that was fighting in a pro-Ukrainian paramilitary unit. This decision was made by the Commission on Citizenship Issues under the President … Continue reading Poroshenko gives Ukrainian citizenship to a Neo-Nazi criminal from Belarus.
Russian Imperialism Today
by Zbigniew Marcin Kowalewski Sergey Nikolsky, a Russian philosopher of culture, says that perhaps the most important idea for Russians “from the fall of Byzantium until today is the idea of empire and the fact that they are an imperial nation. We have always known that we live in a country whose history is an … Continue reading Russian Imperialism Today
Posters of the Left-Opposition in Ukraine
Job cuts will begin with a coalition agreement - a declaration of criminal intent and continuing the policy of Yanukovych. A betrayal of the aspirations of millions of people to live in dignity without the yoke oligarchs. "The coalition will assume responsibility for the implementation of the IMF program - Yatsenyuk" I will not hesitate. There … Continue reading Posters of the Left-Opposition in Ukraine
UKRAINE: RETURN OF THE OLIGARCHS: THE OCTOBER PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
Marko Bojcun Observer Ukraine The results of the elections on 26 October to the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) clearly show a return to the status quo ante, to the time of secure oligarchic rule before the Maidan. The Ukrainian ruling class continues on its course to reinforce its control over the state rather than to democratise and … Continue reading UKRAINE: RETURN OF THE OLIGARCHS: THE OCTOBER PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
Nazi Desecration of Monument at Babyn Yar
This attack at the site of a terrible Nazi crime comes just days after prominent Ukrainian Jewish organizations warned of the need for vigilance, calm and unity in the face of a dishonest propaganda campaign around anti-Semitism in Ukraine and likely attempts at provocation Vandals have desecrated the Menorah which forms part of the Memorial … Continue reading Nazi Desecration of Monument at Babyn Yar
Poroshenko Stops Benefits: Donbas Ukrainians feel betrayed
The Ukrainian government has issued a blow to people living in areas under the control of Kremlin-backed militants. That at least is how many Ukrainians from Donbas view measures taken which could leave some of the most vulnerable people in Donbas effectively abandoned. First on Nov 7 the government announced that it would no longer … Continue reading Poroshenko Stops Benefits: Donbas Ukrainians feel betrayed
Steps continue towards a party of labour in Ukraine!
Strong steps towards the organisation of an independent workers/Labour Party are continuing in Ukraine following a highly successful conference in the industrial city of Kryvyi Rih. An organising committee for a new party is now engaged in preparatory work and a new Ukrainian workers paper has been launched Social Revolution. On 18-19 October at the Bohdan … Continue reading Steps continue towards a party of labour in Ukraine!
Labour Left Backs the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign
The Labour Representation Committee, the main organisation of the left of the Labour Party has voted at its conference on 8th November to support the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign. The majority of the LRC conference rejected the views of supporters of the ultra Stalinist 'New Communist Party' and other sectarians, to adopt a motion from Noel Park Labour … Continue reading Labour Left Backs the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 