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
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?
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
Save the Country, Not the Oligarchs: A Call for Changes to Prevent Ukraine’s Defeat
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
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.
IS RUSSIA IRREDEEMABLE?
John-Paul Himka In a previous contribution to the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, I outlined how three historical moments of democratic transition in Russia were aborted and how the kind of centralized, repressive, and aggressive government represented by tsarism, Stalin, and now Putin has reasserted itself. I ended that piece with a question: Can Russia break out … Continue reading IS RUSSIA IRREDEEMABLE?
THE FRAILTY OF RUSSIAN DEMOCRACY
John-Paul Himka The past does not determine the future, but it certainly has a substantial influence on it. In this text, I want to consider how Russia’s previous experiences with democratic transition have helped create the condition of that state now – an authoritarian state that stifles basic civic rights at home and wages a … Continue reading THE FRAILTY OF RUSSIAN DEMOCRACY
We must stop letting Russia define the terms of the Ukraine crisis
Slavoj Žižek Russia claimed it may be “forced to take retaliatory steps” if Finland joins Nato. No, it will not be “forced,” in the same way that Russia was not “forced” to attack Ukraine. A question like ‘Did US intelligence-sharing with Ukraine cross a line?’ forgets the fact that it was Russia that crossed the … Continue reading We must stop letting Russia define the terms of the Ukraine crisis
FASCISM AND THE IMPERIALISM OF THE KREMLIN
By Andriy Rumata The essence of any imperialism of human civilization is to expand its influence. In every sense. But imperialism has always taken different forms depending on the social formation. If feudalism's imperialism pursued expansion of its territories by appealing to "religious wars", capitalism's imperialist is looking for entirely other justifications for its imperial … Continue reading FASCISM AND THE IMPERIALISM OF THE KREMLIN
Self-Determination and the War in Ukraine
BY TARAS BILOUS Two months ago, when I wrote “A Letter to the Western Left from Kyiv,” I hoped that the shock of the Russian invasion and the voices of the Ukrainian left would push Western leftists to reconsider their approach. Unfortunately, too many of them have failed to do so. In their analyses of … Continue reading Self-Determination and the War in Ukraine
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 