We publish here an important critique by leading Ukrainian democratic socialist Vitaliy Dudin of the ideas of the émigré sociologist Volodymyr Ischenko. Many years ago Ischenko was a figure on the new left in Ukraine, since at least 2014, he has engaged in propagating narratives used by sections of the left hostile to Ukraine and … Continue reading How Volodymyr Ischenko Strengthens Russia’s Negotiating Position
Save the Country, Not the Oligarchs: A Call for Changes to Prevent Ukraine’s Defeat
For Ukraine without oligarchs and occupiers! We publish below a statement on the new danger facing Ukraine by "Social Movement", a political organization that shares the principles of democratic anti-capitalism, feminism and eco-socialism. Social Movement argues that strengthening Ukraine’s defence could be achieved by mobilising sufficient capital to serve the needs of the state through … Continue reading Save the Country, Not the Oligarchs: A Call for Changes to Prevent Ukraine’s Defeat
Impact of the War in Ukraine on Education and Neoliberal Reforms
We are the members of social organization “Sotsialnuy Rukh”: Snizhana Oleksun and Maryna Mykhalova. We are honored to speak with you today. I am the acting Head of "Socialny Rukh," a Ukrainian democratic eco-socialist, feminist, and anti-capitalist organization. I come from Kryvyi Rih, a city that has long been the industrial heart of Ukraine, known … Continue reading Impact of the War in Ukraine on Education and Neoliberal Reforms
The Way to Victory and the Tasks of the Ukrainian Left – Conference of Social Movement of Ukraine
Earlier this month, Kyiv’s Social Movement conference adopted a new resolution focused on the routes to victory against Russia’s full-scale invasion, and the task facing the Ukrainian left. The five points of the resolution covered everything from how to honestly respond to the challenges of war, to forging international solidarity, the implications of ecocide, and … Continue reading The Way to Victory and the Tasks of the Ukrainian Left – Conference of Social Movement of Ukraine
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!
Statement by Social Movement of Ukraine At the beginning of the Russian invasion of the enemy propaganda trumpeted that Ukraine would cease to be an independent state in a few days. Authoritarian dreams are not destined to come true - Ukraine remains independent, the price of enormous efforts and losses. We are the future key … Continue reading Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!
FROM UKRAINE TO PALESTINE – OCCUPATION IS A CRIME
The Social Movement stands for a just peace in the Middle East, which requires the elimination of structural oppression of Palestinians and systemic violence against the civilian population. We also condemn the Iron Swords Operation launched by the far-right Netanyahu government in response to the condemnable October 7 attacks and the war crimes being committed … Continue reading FROM UKRAINE TO PALESTINE – OCCUPATION IS A CRIME
Ukrainian Democratic Socialists Stand on the War and Future of Ukraine
The people of Ukraine have been facing hard challenges, yet they have proven their ability to fight for the right to decide on their own fate, and their determination to defend the country and to end the war as soon as possible. The authorities and representatives of market-fundamentalist ideology, together with big business, keep pushing … Continue reading Ukrainian Democratic Socialists Stand on the War and Future of Ukraine
Ukraine: making a war of liberation
Interview with Vladyslav Starodubtsev Vladyslav Starodubtsev, an activist of the socialist organisation Sotsialniy Rukh (Social Movement) in Ukraine, spoke to Tom Harris. TH: The war has shifted focus towards the Donbas. What does the shift signify about the course of the war? How does it change the day-to-day experience of the war? And what kind of … Continue reading Ukraine: making a war of liberation
Stand with Ukraine and its labour movement: a letter to UCU Congress delegates and activists
From Denis Pilash, political scientist at Kyiv National University and activist in Ukrainian socialist organisation Sotsialniy Rukh (Social Movement), and Rhian Keyse, Birkbeck UCU and incoming UCU NEC member Dear comrades, At its Congress this week, UCU has the opportunity to take a strong stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and its labour … Continue reading Stand with Ukraine and its labour movement: a letter to UCU Congress delegates and activists
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 