For years, dirty Russian money has swirled around London Oligarchs seeking to spend, hide and launder money extracted from the Russian state during the turbulent collapse of the Soviet Union found its way to Londongrad – reappearing as art collections, opulent city mansions and country houses, and political donations. Eyerolls greeted questions as to why … Continue reading Money talks: Abramovich, the Tory peer and the Trump adviser
Tory shadow cabinet member representing Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich
PRESS RELEASE — UKRAINE SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN The Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (USC) condemns the revelation that Lord Wolfson KC, a senior Conservative peer and Shadow Attorney General, is now representing sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in his appeal over billions in frozen assets. This revelation comes as Ukrainians are being killed daily by Russia’s war of … Continue reading Tory shadow cabinet member representing Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich
Ukraine solidarity motion to Green Party of England & Wales 2026 Spring conference
Ukraine Solidarity supporters in the Green Party of England and Wales, organised in the Green Ukraine Solidarity network, have put together the following motion to its upcoming Spring conference (28 March 2026, online). It is proposed by British-Ukrainian climate activist and GPEW member Viktoriya Ball. Green Party members can formally add their support to the motion, … Continue reading Ukraine solidarity motion to Green Party of England & Wales 2026 Spring conference
Appeal for funds for Ukrainian miners
For full information, see document below. Please send donations via the USC bank account with the reference "Ukraine winter appeal":Ukraine Solidarity CampaignAccount: 65440841Sort code: 08 92 99 NGPU Aid AppealDownload
Interview with US socialist politician Tanya Vyhovsky: Why socialists must support Ukraine
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
Protest 17 December: Make Russia pay – Send the assets to Ukraine
Protest called by Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, Vsesvit and Campaign for Ukraine One of a number of demonstrations across Europe in the week running up to the Council of Europe summit: see here Wednesday 17 December: • 5.30pm: Europe House (EU building), 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU • 6.30pm: Opposite Parliament, at statue of George V, Abingdon … Continue reading Protest 17 December: Make Russia pay – Send the assets to Ukraine
Against the US National Security Strategy – for a Europe of solidarity
By Rui Palma (USC steering committee member) I've just finished reading the new National Security Strategy of the US, released last week... and it is a full-blown colonialist enterprise, that reeks of fascism, with a sprinkle of conspiracy theories here and there. Every single European citizen, and everyone who cares about human rights, the rights … Continue reading Against the US National Security Strategy – for a Europe of solidarity
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
Covering for Farage and Putin? Nathan Gill’s barrister spouts pro-Russian narrative at Old Bailey
By Sacha Ismail One striking aspect of the 21st November sentencing hearing for Nathan Gill, the former Reform UK Wales leader convicted of taking bribes to make pro-Russian propaganda in the European Parliament, has not been reported on. In his arguments to the court before the judge handed down the sentence, Gill’s defence barrister Peter Wright … Continue reading Covering for Farage and Putin? Nathan Gill’s barrister spouts pro-Russian narrative at Old Bailey
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
Solidarity with Ukrainian Teachers: Stop the Attack on Jobs and Rights
Ukrainian teachers face an unprecedented attack on their jobs and conditions. As parliament prepares to adopt the 2026 State Budget Law, proposals would abolish permanent contracts, increase workloads, cut pay and allowances, and undermine basic labour rights. These measures—condemned by Ukrainian unions—risk mass dismissals and a collapse in education quality for millions of children already … Continue reading Solidarity with Ukrainian Teachers: Stop the Attack on Jobs and Rights
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
“What about Farage?” Ukraine supporters demonstrate at sentencing of Reform UK’s Nathan Gill
Supporters of Ukraine Solidarity Campaign and Ukrainian organisations Vsesvit and Campaign for Ukraine demonstrated outside the Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court) in London on 21 November as Nathan Gill, former Reform UK leader in Wales, arrived for sentencing. In September, after months of investigations during which he insisted he was innocent, Gill finally pleaded guilty … Continue reading “What about Farage?” Ukraine supporters demonstrate at sentencing of Reform UK’s Nathan Gill
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
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign AGM (annual conference) 2025
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign's 2025 annual general meeting takes place in Euston (north London) on Saturday 6 December 2025. Register here. Registration will begin from 11am. We will publish a timed agenda and other information soon. As well as the election of a new steering committee and discussion of motions and proposals, the AGM will include … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign AGM (annual conference) 2025
What should trade unions do for Ukraine? International public meeting, 26 November
Organised by the European Network in Solidarity with Ukraine. REGISTER HERE. Facebook event here Join us on 26 November for a discussion on how trade unions and trade unionists in many countries are supporting Ukraine and its workers' movement; and how we can do more. Speakers from Norway, the UK, France and Catalonia will present … Continue reading What should trade unions do for Ukraine? International public meeting, 26 November
UNISON Scotland Kharkiv delegation report + 3 November report back meeting
At the end of September and start of October 2025, a delegation from three Scottish UNISON branches (Lothian Health, South Lanarkshire Local Government and North Lanarkshire Local Government) visited Kharkiv to meet trade unionists and others there, also going to Kyiv. In the run up to the visit, they raised over £19,000 for labour movement … Continue reading UNISON Scotland Kharkiv delegation report + 3 November report back meeting
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
Stop Farage, stop Putin – Protest at Reform UK HQ, 28 October
More details soon! Email info@ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org Please help promote the demonstration on social media: Blue SkyInstagramFacebookX
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
Ukraine Solidarity motion, bulletin, video and resources for Green Party autumn conference 2025
https://videopress.com/v/vsacT7GT?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The 2025 autumn conference of the Green Party of England and Wales meets in Bournemouth 3-5 October. Over 70 members have submitted a motion to reaffirm, sharpen and concretise the party's stance of solidarity with Ukraine – which you can read here. If you're a member and haven't yet added your name formally to … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity motion, bulletin, video and resources for Green Party autumn conference 2025
Occupation is not Peace: Labour Party conference 2025 fringe meeting
How can Labour help Ukraine win? Fringe Meeting at Labour Party Conference 2025 Labour Party conference fringe meeting in support of Ukraine and its labour movement, organised by Ukraine Solidarity Campaign. Open to all, no conference pass needed 6pm, Tuesday 30 September - The Liverpool pub, 14 James Street, Liverpool L2 7PQ Join us for … Continue reading Occupation is not Peace: Labour Party conference 2025 fringe meeting
Videos of Don’t Betray Ukraine Demonstration
On 18 August the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign held an emergency protest at Westminster after the reactionary Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska. We publish below pictures and videos of the protest. We were joined by Artem Tidva a trade unionist and part of the democratic socialist NGO Social Movement in Ukraine. A number of progressive young activists … Continue reading Videos of Don’t Betray Ukraine Demonstration
Stand with Ukraine – motion to Green Party autumn conference 2025
Ukraine Solidarity supporters in the Green Party of England and Wales have submitted the following late (emergency) motion to its upcoming autumn conference (3-5 October, Bournemouth). If you're in the Green Party and would like to help promote the motion, at the conference and/or before, or get involved in campaigning more generally, get in touch … Continue reading Stand with Ukraine – motion to Green Party autumn conference 2025
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 EMERGENCY APPEAL
Fund a vital rapid-response vehicle to help intercept Russian drones and missiles before they hit Ukrainian cities. Right now, Ukraine’s 129th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade is holding the line under relentless aerial assault. Their UAV Interception Platoon works around the clock to detect, track, and neutralise incoming threats — but they urgently need a dedicated, … Continue reading UKRAINE EMERGENCY APPEAL
UNISON Scotland branches to visit Kharkiv – please help
By Colin Turbett, Ukraine Solidarity Campaign Scotland Following my own visit as a retired UNISON Branch Chairperson, to Kharkiv last year, links were made between a number of UNISON branches in Scotland and trade union workplaces in this city, 30 miles from the Russian border, and the second largest in Ukraine. At the end of … Continue reading UNISON Scotland branches to visit Kharkiv – please help
“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)
A NEW THREAT TO FREEDOM?
Sian Norris reports on the new threat to abaortion rights in Ukraine In June this year, the Ivano-Frankivsk City Council put in a public appeal to Ukraine’s RADA to suspend the right to safe and legal abortion across the country, in a move women’s rights activists have warned is a firing shot to a permanent … Continue reading A NEW THREAT TO FREEDOM?
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign TUC Congress 2025 fringe meeting and bulletin
This year TUC Congress, the conference representing the big majority of UK trade unions, takes place in Brighton 7-10 September. We have organised a fringe meeting, sponsored by our six national trade union affiliates, on the evening of Monday 8 September – 5.45pm at the Gresham Suite in the Old Ship Hotel, 32 Kings Road, … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity Campaign TUC Congress 2025 fringe meeting and bulletin
Help defend Sumy oblast from Russian attacks
Urgent Appeal: Fund a Rapid Response Vehicle to Defend Sumy’s Skies. Donate here Urgent Appeal For Solidarity - DONATE HERE Russia’s drone and missile attacks on the Sumy region are relentless — often several times a week, sometimes in concentrated waves that strike without warning, day or night. In April this year, two ballistic missiles … Continue reading Help defend Sumy oblast from Russian attacks
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
UK trade union debates on Ukraine, 2022-5
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign supporters celebrating passing of pro-Ukraine policy at UNISON National Delegate Conference, June 2024 The main national conferences of virtually all UK trade unions take place between April and July. Each of the four rounds since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has seen debates around motions on Ukraine. Each round has resulted in … Continue reading UK trade union debates on Ukraine, 2022-5
European Network for Solidarity with Ukraine trade union newsletter (February-July 2025)
The European Network for Solidarity with Ukraine, of which USC is part, publishes a regular trade union-oriented newsletter with reports on Ukraine's resistance, social struggles in the country, and international solidarity. Click below to download the February-July issue. From September 2025 the newsletter will be monthly. ENSU-RESU Trade Union Newsletter Number 15, February-July 2025_ENDownload
Ukraine’s rail workers and the need for solidarity: two interviews
If you're a rail or transport trade worker / trade unionist and want to help build solidarity, get in touch: info@ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org We publish here two interviews with rail worker trade unionists in Ukraine. The first is with Andriy Khyzhniy and Kateryna Izmailova of the Trade Union of Railway & Transport Construction Workers of Ukraine (TURU); … Continue reading Ukraine’s rail workers and the need for solidarity: two interviews
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
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
ANOTHER UKRAINE IS POSSIBLE – FREE FROM OCCUPATION
CAMPAIGN LAUNCH - FOR RENEWED SOLIDARITY MONDAY 28 JULY 6PM NEU HQ, Hamilton House, London WC1H 9BD. **Register HERE.** MONDAY 28 JULY 6PM Mander Hall, NEU HQ, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9BD. Register here. This is a free event, but please consider a paid ticket to support our new appeal to fund a … Continue reading ANOTHER UKRAINE IS POSSIBLE – FREE FROM OCCUPATION
Joint appeal of the trade unions of Ukraine: “Stop Russian terror, protect peace and justice”
Ukraine is in the midst of a huge and escalated wave of Russian bombing. We republish here the 7 July 2025 appeal from five Ukrainian union federations — FPU, KVPU, FPTU, AATU 'Yednist' and AATU. Reproduced from the website of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU). Please read and share / circulate … Continue reading Joint appeal of the trade unions of Ukraine: “Stop Russian terror, protect peace and justice”
Leaflet for Durham Miners’ Gala 2025
Download our leaflet for Durham Miners' Gala 2025 – the great UK gathering of trade union and community solidarity this year taking place on Saturday 12 July – below. The leaflet includes details of, and a QR code to donate to, our appeal in support of mine rescue workers in Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. Many … Continue reading Leaflet for Durham Miners’ Gala 2025
Unite Ukraine Solidarity group leaflet for Unite Policy Conference 2025
The biennial Policy Conference of Unite – the UK's second largest union and largest private sector union, with around a million members – takes place 7-11 July, in Brighton. For the text of the Ukraine solidarity motions going to the conference (now composited into a single very similar motion, C14) and other information see here. … Continue reading Unite Ukraine Solidarity group leaflet for Unite Policy Conference 2025
Stop Seapeak’s fossil-fuel sanctions busting
DEMONSTRATE, WEDNESDAY 9 JULY, 12 NOON: GLASGOW: protest at Seapeak headquarters at 144 Elliot Street, Glasgow G3 8EXLONDON: protest at Seapeak’s insurers Skuld at The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, EC3A 8EP Sign up for updates / to get involved in the Stop Seapeak campaign Seapeak Maritime Glasgow Ltd is shipping $5.5 billion of Russian … Continue reading Stop Seapeak’s fossil-fuel sanctions busting
RUSSIA KILLS RESCUE SQUAD COMMANDER
STAND WITH UKRAINE’S FIRST RESPONDERS Mine Rescue Squad Commander Killed in Russian Drone Attack On June 24, 2025, Anton Zemlyanyi, commander of the 10th Mine Rescue Squad in frontline Donetsk Oblast, was killed in a Russian FPV drone attack. Anton was a dedicated member of the Independent Trade Union of Mineworkers of Ukraine (NGPU) and, … Continue reading RUSSIA KILLS RESCUE SQUAD COMMANDER
Ukraine Solidarity newsletter from Cambridge University Press & Assessment Unite branch
The branch of Unite the Union at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, part of Unite's Graphic, Paper, Media & IT section, recently affiliated to Ukraine Solidarity Campaign. As part of its Ukraine solidarity work, the branch has produced this special edition of its newsletter for its members. Check it out – you can read or … Continue reading Ukraine Solidarity newsletter from Cambridge University Press & Assessment Unite branch
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)
EXPROPRIATION OF KYIV’S TRADE UNION HOUSE
Protest and Speeches in the Verkhovna Rada - Ukrainian Parliament Verkhovna Rada speeches on expropriation of Trade Union House (edited machine translations) June 20, 2025 Serhiy Vlasenko, Batkivshchyna faction I have a question for the Prime Minister of Ukraine. Dear Prime Minister, yesterday the Trade Union of Defenders of Ukraine blocked the government building, which, … Continue reading EXPROPRIATION OF KYIV’S TRADE UNION HOUSE
Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з Україною) 