Ukraine solidarity activists in the Green Party of England and Wales, organised in the Green Ukraine Solidarity network, have put together the following motion to it's upcoming Autumn conference (2-4 October 2026, Brighton). It is proposed by British-Ukrainian activist and GPEW member Valentina Butenko. From 24 to 31 July Green members can add themselves as co-proposers … Continue reading ‘Strengthening Solidarity with Ukraine’ – Motion to Green Party Autumn conference 2026
Free the detained Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers! Motion to TUC Congress 2026
The following motion on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant workers detained and tortured by Russia has been submitted to the 2026 TUC Congress – the conference of trade unions representing the great majority of organised workers in the UK – by the National Union of Mineworkers. TUC Congress 2023 overwhelmingly passed strong policy in solidarity … Continue reading Free the detained Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers! Motion to TUC Congress 2026
Andriy Melnyk, Leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists
It is high time to think differently, to reconsider which persons and movements are worthy of cherishing. John-Paul Himka Andriy Melnyk was the leader of the entire Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) in 1938-40 and of its Melnyk faction thereafter, until his death in 1964. He remained in his grave in Luxembourg until in late … Continue reading Andriy Melnyk, Leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists
Obituary: Peter Duncan (1951–2026)
Founding Member of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Peter Duncan, on right, at a meeting of Ukraine Solidarity Campaign in Parliament Obituary: Peter Duncan (1951–2026) Founding Member of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign It is with deep sadness that we mark the death of our friend, comrade, and founding member of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, Peter “Pete” … Continue reading Obituary: Peter Duncan (1951–2026)
On the Frontline of Resistance and Renewal: Voices From Ukraine’s Mining Cities
An aid mission by the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign to the Donbas has recently taken place, following an urgent appeal from the NGPU for essential supplies. Published here is a report by writer and activist Sian Norris was part of the delegation, which was funded through direct solidarity from UK trade unions – GMB, UNISON, UNITE, … Continue reading On the Frontline of Resistance and Renewal: Voices From Ukraine’s Mining Cities
For Your Freedom and Ours: Ukrainians and East Europeans Join 500,000 March against Far‑Right Hate
Half a million people filled the streets of central London in one of the largest anti‑far‑right demonstrations Britain has seen in many years. A festival of solidarity stretching from Park Lane to Whitehall, by the time the front of the march reached Whitehall, the back was still only just leaving the starting point. The Together Alliance demonstration … Continue reading For Your Freedom and Ours: Ukrainians and East Europeans Join 500,000 March against Far‑Right Hate
“Solidarity with all those who struggle for freedom from Gaza to Ukraine, Myanmar to Sudan, Minneapolis to Leeds!”
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
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 