Socialists in the European Parliament have been at the forefront in calling for the release of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleg Sentsov. The award winning filmmaker is serving a 20-year sentence in Russia for fabricated ‘terrorism’ charges and has been on hunger strike since May 14, demanding the release of all Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia. … Continue reading European Socialists Demand the Release of Sentsov
Oleh Sentsov, Olexander Kolchenko and the meaning of solidarity
As filmmaker Oleh Sentsov continues his hunger strike to release all Ukrainian political prisoners, it’s worth thinking about how to expand the field of solidarity. Ukrainian socialist and trade unionist ZAKHAR POPOVYCH writes on the need to build solidarity with Ukrainian political prisonders. This first appeared on the site of «Sotsialʹnyy rukh» ( Social Movement) Protest in London … Continue reading Oleh Sentsov, Olexander Kolchenko and the meaning of solidarity
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
Кампанія Солідарності з Україною 