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?
“The reality for Ukraine’s workers” – Bev Laidlaw’s speech at TUC Congress Ukraine solidarity meeting (and USC TUC bulletin)
On 8 September 2025 Ukraine Solidarity Campaign held a well attended and lively fringe meeting at TUC Congress (the annual conference representing the big majority of UK trade unions) in Brighton. Below is the concluding speech, given by Bev Laidlaw (pictured above), Deputy President of civil service union PCS and member of our steering committee. … Continue reading “The reality for Ukraine’s workers” – Bev Laidlaw’s speech at TUC Congress Ukraine solidarity meeting (and USC TUC bulletin)
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
Discussion with rail worker trade unionists Andriy Khyzhniy and Kateryna Izmailova
Andriy Khyzhniy is head of the Zaporizhzhia Territorial Trade Union Organisation of the Prydniprovska Railway – part of the Trade Union of Railway & Transport Construction Workers of Ukraine (TURU). Kateryna Izmailova is chair of TURU’s Youth Council. They spoke to Sacha Ismail and Chris Ford in June 2025. Translation by Vitaliy Dudin of Ukrainian … Continue reading Discussion with rail worker trade unionists Andriy Khyzhniy and Kateryna Izmailova
Unite branch newsletter on solidarity with Ukraine – Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Thanks to the Unite the Union branch at Cambridge University Press & Assessment for sending us the section of their July 2025 newsletter dedicated to Ukraine solidarity campaigning. Click to download below. The branch is affiliated to USC and has played an important role in raising the issue of Ukraine in Unite. For the recent … Continue reading Unite branch newsletter on solidarity with Ukraine – Cambridge University Press & Assessment
RUSSIAN TROOPS OUT! ANOTHER UKRAINE IS POSSIBLE FREE FROM OCCUPATION
RALLY FOR A FREE, UNITED AND DEMOCRATIC UKRAINE On 28 July, the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign will launch its new initiative: Another Ukraine is Possible – Free from Occupation. This campaign offers a clear alternative of solidarity against Russian occupation —and a vision for a free, united, democratic Ukraine. The launch event at Hamilton House in … Continue reading RUSSIAN TROOPS OUT! ANOTHER UKRAINE IS POSSIBLE FREE FROM OCCUPATION
Unite the Union votes overwhelmingly for strong solidarity with Ukraine
The biennial Policy Conference of Unite, the UK's second largest and largest private-sector union, has voted overwhelmingly for a motion committing to stronger, more active solidarity with Ukraine through links with Ukrainian trade unions (text below, and below that the text of the seconding speech by our comrade Tyrone Falls). The motion passed was composited … Continue reading Unite the Union votes overwhelmingly for strong solidarity with Ukraine
Ukraine at Unite Policy Conference (7-11 July, Brighton)
Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham supporting Coventry bin strikers, with the Ukrainian flag flying on the platform, 2022 The Policy Conference of the UK's second largest trade union – and largest private-sector union – Unite meets every two years. The next one is 7-11 July 2025, in Brighton. Three similar pro-Ukraine motions are on the … Continue reading Ukraine at Unite Policy Conference (7-11 July, Brighton)
The two main problems preventing the Ukraine war from ending
By Vitaliy Dudin of Social movement Ukraine. Despite some expectations, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues and escalates. Every day, I see horrific images of massive destruction in my hometown of Kyiv, in Kharkiv, and other beautiful cities, which are hard to imagine. Scenes worthy of a disaster movie have become part of our daily … Continue reading The two main problems preventing the Ukraine war from ending
Ukrainian Trade Unions Joint Statement Following Russia’s Massive Attack on Ukraine – June 6
STATEMENT of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (CFTUU) and the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FTUU) regarding the massive missile and drone attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukraine during the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva. At a time when the global trade union community has gathered … Continue reading Ukrainian Trade Unions Joint Statement Following Russia’s Massive Attack on Ukraine – June 6
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 