On 27 August two Ukrainian trade unionists, including a rep from the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, are speaking at UNISON HQ. Eyewitness reports from Ukrainian trade unions under occupation and attack Thursday 27 August, 5.45pm – UNISON national office, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY (ground floor). Register for the meeting here Fifteen workers at the … Continue reading FREE THE ZAPORIZHZHIA 15 – Ukrainian trade unionists speak in London
An open letter to Diane Abbott MP
Republished with thanks from Labour Hub Dear Diane, As socialist labour movement activists, we were very concerned to learn that at the “International Conference Against War” in London on 20th June you described Russia’s murderous war against the people of Ukraine as “the NATO campaign against Russia”. You cited the Ukraine war as the final, emphatic item … Continue reading An open letter to Diane Abbott MP
International Solidarity Convoy to Ukraine announced for November
By the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027, the Ukrainian people will once again face, for the fifth time, the terrible prospect of another winter at war Despite everything, the Ukrainian people continue to resist, both on the front line and on the home front. They continue to defend their sovereignty and their … Continue reading International Solidarity Convoy to Ukraine announced for November
‘Strengthening Solidarity with Ukraine’ – Motion to Green Party Autumn conference 2026
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
Update: the motion was passed unanimously. See here 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 … Continue reading Free the detained Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers! Motion to TUC Congress 2026
OPEN LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI‑WAR CONFERENCE IN LONDON
On 20 June, the Stop the War Coalition is hosting a major International Conference Against War in London. Back in January, the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign wrote to Lindsey German, Convenor of StW, stressing that any credible discussion on the war must include those directly affected by Russia’s unprovoked invasion — particularly Ukrainian trade unionists and … Continue reading OPEN LETTER TO THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI‑WAR CONFERENCE IN LONDON
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
Ukraine, Russia, Palestine and Israel: some facts
A briefing note produced in response to a request from trade union comrades Ukraine Solidarity Campaign is not about defending the policies or stances of the Ukrainian government, on either domestic or foreign affairs. We organise with trade unions and the left in Ukraine to oppose their government’s right-wing policies; this includes left-wing activists who … Continue reading Ukraine, Russia, Palestine and Israel: some facts
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)
An open letter to UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign has sent the following to UK Deputy Prime Minister and Labour MP for Tottenham David Lammy. Dear David, On 13 April you tweeted a photo with US Vice President JD Vance, saying: “Great to catch up with my friend @JDVance today in DC following his talks in Pakistan. “It is vital that … Continue reading An open letter to UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy
