In November US socialist and Ukraine solidarity activist John Reimann interviewed socialist Vermont State Senator Tanya Vyhovsky (whom many of those reading this will have seen speak in the the UK, Belgium or Ukraine). You can watch the interview as a video on John's Oaklandsocialist blog here. Thanks to him for allowing us to republish … Continue reading Interview with US socialist politician Tanya Vyhovsky: Why socialists must support Ukraine
STANDING FIRM FOR UKRAINE: USC AGM UNITES AGAINST AUTHORITARIANISM AND FASCISM
Declaration of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign 2025 conference On 6 December, the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign held its Annual General Meeting in London, bringing together activists and trade unionists from across the UK. Delegates joined us from USC Scotland, the South Wales National Union of Mineworkers, and from our affiliated unions — GMB, UNITE, UNISON, UCU, … Continue reading STANDING FIRM FOR UKRAINE: USC AGM UNITES AGAINST AUTHORITARIANISM AND FASCISM
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
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
Free Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine solidarity statement to BMA and UK resident doctors
The Free Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine (affiliated to the Confederation of Trade Unions of Ukraine, KVPU), has sent the following statement of solidarity to resident doctors in the UK striking for pay restoration and more jobs. See below for the PDF of the original letter sent to the chair and deputy chair … Continue reading Free Trade Union of Medical Workers of Ukraine solidarity statement to BMA and UK resident doctors
Initial short report from Scottish UNISON delegation to Kharkiv
Activists from three Scottish branches of public sector trade union UNISON have just returned from visiting Kharkiv and Kyiv on a solidarity delegation. Below is a summary report they have written. As they explain they will be publishing a fuller report. (Now published: see here.) You can find more updates, photos, videos, etc, on the … Continue reading Initial short report from Scottish UNISON delegation to Kharkiv
Nathan Gill, Reform and the Price of Putin’s Praise
Patriotism for Sale: The UK Far Right’s Russian Connection • Join the protest at Reform UK headquarters in London, Tuesday 28 October Last month it was reported that former Reform leader for Wales, Nathan Gill, had admitted taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia while being a Member of the European Parliament. Gill … Continue reading Nathan Gill, Reform and the Price of Putin’s Praise
Video: Ukraine Solidarity Campaign speech at Stop Trump rally in London (17 September)
Our trade union officer was one of the speakers at the opening rally for yesterday's many thousands strong anti-Trump demonstration in London, organised by the Stop Trump Coalition and others. Below is a clip of a Sky News report, with part of his speech; below that the full text. We had a lively pro-Ukraine bloc … Continue reading Video: Ukraine Solidarity Campaign speech at Stop Trump rally in London (17 September)
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?
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 