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
Report from PCS delegation to Ukraine
Above, PCS delegation meets representatives of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU) By Leonard Nazareth The mood in Kyiv, when I visited with a Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), delegation on 11-14 February, was anxious over the election of Trump and the consequential end of the financial and military aid that … Continue reading Report from PCS delegation to Ukraine
Green MPs’ message of support to 22 February Ukraine solidarity demonstration
The thousands-strong solidarity demonstration in London on 22 February, organised by USC with a coalition of Ukrainian organisations and UK trade unionists to mark the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, heard speeches from four UK Labour MPs. We also received the following message of support from the four Green MPs. Many thanks to the … Continue reading Green MPs’ message of support to 22 February Ukraine solidarity demonstration
Permanent settlement for refugees!
• Sign this petition for the right to permanent settlement (more below): petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700776 In March 2022, one month after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK government set up the Homes for Ukraine scheme, a visa for those fleeing the conflict and seeking refuge in the UK. The scheme relied on generous members … Continue reading Permanent settlement for refugees!
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign meets Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi MP
CALLS FOR URGENT SURGE IN UK AID TO UKRAINE Last week, the team from Ukraine Solidarity Campaign had a successful meeting with Labour’s Tan Dhesi MP, the chair of Parliament’s Defence Committee, in order to discuss how the government can keep strong with its commitment to stand in solidarity with Ukraine’s fight for freedom and … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign meets Defence Committee Chair Tan Dhesi MP
Do a majority of Ukrainians want Ukraine to stop fighting?
By Sacha Ismail. Reposted from southlondonsocialist.wordpress.com The Stop the War Coalition and its periphery on the UK left are crowing about polling that underlines war-weariness in Ukraine. But closer analysis reinforces what anyone seriously engaged with Ukrainians already knows, that weariness is not the same as willingness to surrender. To state what should be obvious … Continue reading Do a majority of Ukrainians want Ukraine to stop fighting?
FINISHED: Support Life-Saving Equipment for Ukraine Mining Rescue Teams
Support the Ukraine Mining Rescue Squads Since its launch in June 2024, our appeal for the Ukraine Mining Rescue Squads has raised over £17,000, plus valuable direct donations of equipment and PPE. However, the cost of the specialized equipment they urgently need is extremely high, and we’re aiming to reach at least £22,000 by November … Continue reading FINISHED: Support Life-Saving Equipment for Ukraine Mining Rescue Teams
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Humanitarian mission to the frontline regions
Four volunteers of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign have driven over 1,900 miles to the frontline Donbas region of Ukraine with two buses packed with aid for the 10th Paramilitary Mining Rescue Squad in Donetsk Oblast. The vehicles were converted for us in rescue operations. Our volunteers also delivered aid to the Free Trade Union of … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Humanitarian mission to the frontline regions
On the 1,000th Day of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine.
KVPU - Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine Statement Dear Sisters and Brothers, The Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU), an affiliate of the ITUC, addresses you today, November 19, on the 1,000th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and on the 3,925th day of the genocidal war started by Russia. … Continue reading On the 1,000th Day of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine.
Russia’s cultural genocide in Kharkiv
By Sian Norris On 28 October, at around 9pm, a Russian bomb hit the UNESCO-listed Derzhprom building in the centre of Kharkiv. The futurist skyscraper, completed in 1928, was ripped open by a powerful FAB-500 bomb. An attack on the region earlier that day killed four people. According to reports in the Guardian, the bomb “hit … Continue reading Russia’s cultural genocide in Kharkiv
