By Val Graham What happened was a dramatic falling out among thieves as a consequence of the invasion going very badly for Russia. Putin heads up various factions. some of them military whose heads all owe allegiance to the Capo. They may hate each other. You can see the separatists under Girkin as one and … Continue reading The Wagner Mutiny – Some thoughts on Russia
The Ukrainian Nation in the Time of Lenin, Hitler, and Stalin
John-Paul Himka As many other nations, Ukrainians hoped to use the disintegration of the imperial order in the aftermath of World War I to establish their own state. Although Finns, Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians, and Poles managed that task, and other East European nations formed federations (Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia), Ukraine failed to gain independence. But there … Continue reading The Ukrainian Nation in the Time of Lenin, Hitler, and Stalin
Another Ukraine is possible Conference
International Conference - Ukrainian activists call for a just reconstruction that puts people before private profit, reports Mike Davis Behind the flag of the Independent Trade Union of Mineworkers of Ukraine. Centre - Oksana Holota of KVPU and John Moloney Assistant General Secretary of the PCS aturday 17th June saw almost 100 activists gather in London … Continue reading Another Ukraine is possible Conference
Unite the Union and Ukraine
By Sacha Ismail Sharon Graham, Unite General Secretary, speaking at a picket - the refuse workers' strike in Coventry - where strikers had raised Ukrainian flags The motion and amendment discussed in the original article were trumped by a statement on Ukraine from the Unite Executive Council; the Policy Conference (July 2023) passed this EC … Continue reading Unite the Union and Ukraine
Urgent Appeal for Medical Aid
Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine has launched an appeal for aid Вільна профспілка медичних працівників України The Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine in Novovolynsk is appealing for humanitarian aid for the rehabilitation and care of severely wounded military personnel. Due to the full-scale Russian invasion, there are a huge number of … Continue reading Urgent Appeal for Medical Aid
The Ukrainian Pacifist Movement
A "Movement" of three people by Dale Street In late April Yuri Sheliazhenko, Executive Secretary of the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement (UPM), was listed as a speaker at an online meeting organised by the Socialist Labour Network (SLN). The title of the meeting was: “Ukraine: Truth and Lies. Was the massacre of over 700 civilians at … Continue reading The Ukrainian Pacifist Movement
Durham and Donbas
BY Julie Ward Trade union links between Durham and Ukraine provided the inspiration for a fascinating and timely event at Spennymoor Town Hall on May 26th. Jointly organised by Redhills (Durham Miners Association) https://redhillsdurham.org/%5B1%5D and academics from the University of St Andrews, the 'Archiving Against Erasure' workshop https://redhillsdurham.org/durham-and-donbas-in-focus/%5B2%5D offered participants an opportunity to engage in … Continue reading Durham and Donbas
Ukrainian economy and society: whither the (postwar) country?
Yuliya Yurchenko On February 24, 2022, when Russia yet again invaded Ukraine, it was already one of the poorest and most indebted countries in Europe, at war since 2014. Its needs and losses have grown exponentially – dislocation of the labour force, infrastructure destruction, ecological damage, etc. This article argues a case for large-scale multi-faceted … Continue reading Ukrainian economy and society: whither the (postwar) country?
Another Ukraine is Possible Conference
Join us by webinar You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jun 17, 2023 12:00 PM London Topic: Another Ukraine is Possible Conference Sat 17 June, 12:00 - 17:00 (London) 12:00 - 17:00 (London) Join us by webinar - Please click the link below to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89313070712?pwd=UzRZdVk5Tk5Pa3dXVFJQb29QT0RJdz09 Passcode: 805658
ІНША УКРАЇНА МОЖЛИВА
Конференція про спротив, відбудову та трансформацію України Субота 17 червня, 11:30 реєстрація Derbyshire House, St Chad's Street, London, WC1H 8AG Мужня боротьба України за свободу від російського імперіалізму займає центральне місце в європейській та світовій політиці сьогодні. Наразі триває важлива міжнародна дискусія щодо економічного, соціального та екологічного відновлення України від наслідків війни. Уряд … Continue reading ІНША УКРАЇНА МОЖЛИВА
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 