The following statement was sent to activists in Leeds who organised a recent protest in solidarity with the struggle in Minneapolis and against Trump's regime, from Kieran Knutson, a Minneapolis trade unionist and socialist. (Photo above: comrades at the protest in Leeds including, on the left, our chair Natalie Kopytko.) Kieran is also very active … Continue reading “Solidarity with all those who struggle for freedom from Gaza to Ukraine, Myanmar to Sudan, Minneapolis to Leeds!”
Money talks: Abramovich, the Tory peer and the Trump adviser
For years, dirty Russian money has swirled around London Oligarchs seeking to spend, hide and launder money extracted from the Russian state during the turbulent collapse of the Soviet Union found its way to Londongrad – reappearing as art collections, opulent city mansions and country houses, and political donations. Eyerolls greeted questions as to why … Continue reading Money talks: Abramovich, the Tory peer and the Trump adviser
Covering for Farage and Putin? Nathan Gill’s barrister spouts pro-Russian narrative at Old Bailey
By Sacha Ismail One striking aspect of the 21st November sentencing hearing for Nathan Gill, the former Reform UK Wales leader convicted of taking bribes to make pro-Russian propaganda in the European Parliament, has not been reported on. In his arguments to the court before the judge handed down the sentence, Gill’s defence barrister Peter Wright … Continue reading Covering for Farage and Putin? Nathan Gill’s barrister spouts pro-Russian narrative at Old Bailey
How Volodymyr Ischenko Strengthens Russia’s Negotiating Position
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
Solidarity with Ukrainian Teachers: Stop the Attack on Jobs and Rights
Ukrainian teachers face an unprecedented attack on their jobs and conditions. As parliament prepares to adopt the 2026 State Budget Law, proposals would abolish permanent contracts, increase workloads, cut pay and allowances, and undermine basic labour rights. These measures—condemned by Ukrainian unions—risk mass dismissals and a collapse in education quality for millions of children already … Continue reading Solidarity with Ukrainian Teachers: Stop the Attack on Jobs and Rights
Mick Antoniw MS on the Nathan Gill sentencing, Reform UK and Russia
By Mick Antoniw, Welsh Senedd member for Pontypridd, former Counsel General for Wales and Ukraine Solidarity Campaign committee member I attended the Nathan Gill sentencing hearing at the Old Bailey on 21 November. Why? It was clear that having pleaded guilty to eight charges of bribery he was going to be given a long prison … Continue reading Mick Antoniw MS on the Nathan Gill sentencing, Reform UK and Russia
2,000 Miles to Kharkiv: USC Delivers Trucks of Aid, Solidarity, to Ukraine’s Frontlines
Report of Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Delegation to Ukraine On Thursday 6 November, a delegation from the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign arrived in Kharkiv having driven 2,000 miles to deliver three trucks along with clothing, sleeping bags, helmets, medical supplies and more to our comrades fighting on the frontlines to defend Ukraine. Trucks were delivered to members … Continue reading 2,000 Miles to Kharkiv: USC Delivers Trucks of Aid, Solidarity, to Ukraine’s Frontlines
How Fascist Is Putinism?
Three Uses of the Concept of Generic Fascism for Understanding Russia’s War Against Ukraine, by ANDREAS UMLAND The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign has long argued that Russia’s war on Ukraine is part of a global assault on democracy and a wider resurgence of fascism and authoritarianism. Putin’s invasion is not only an attack on a sovereign … Continue reading How Fascist Is Putinism?
A NEW THREAT TO FREEDOM?
Sian Norris reports on the new threat to abaortion rights in Ukraine In June this year, the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council put in a public appeal to Ukraine’s RADA to suspend the right to safe and legal abortion across the country, in a move women’s rights activists have warned is a firing shot to a permanent … Continue reading A NEW THREAT TO FREEDOM?
Alaska’s Munich: The Trump–Putin Summit Rewarded Aggression and Betrayed Ukraine
Christopher Ford argues this is the collapse of the 'Pivot' towards Ukraine and the consolidation of the Trump–Putin Axis Two weeks ago, Washington signalled a hard turn against Moscow. President Trump’s public outrage at Russia’s killing of Ukrainian civilians — was so intense he claimed to have ordered two US nuclear submarines closer to Russian … Continue reading Alaska’s Munich: The Trump–Putin Summit Rewarded Aggression and Betrayed Ukraine
