NATO, Russia, and the conflict in Ukraine
Jorge Martin explains the nature of the conflict in Ukraine, and why Marxists must stand for an independent class position.
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Ukrainian refugees and Tory hypocrisy: Bring down the borders!
Whilst crying crocodile tears about refugees fleeing war in Ukraine, Tory ministers have erected a fortress against those escaping the horrors of imperialism in Africa and the Middle East. We say: Bring down these walls! Bring down capitalism!
The war in Ukraine: For an internationalist class position
The conflict in Ukraine has provoked panic and confusion across society. This is a clash between reactionary powers. Marxists oppose both sides. Socialists must fight against the imperialists and warmongers, and for world revolution.
The Ukrainian conflict: Is this the start of World War III?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to fears that the conflict will escalate into WW3. This hysteria is being whipped up by Western imperialism and its servants, in order to sow confusion. Marxists must cut through this barrage of lies.
Imperialist hypocrisy and the invasion of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin shocked the world this morning by launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite many ‘strong’ words, Western leaders have been exposed as impotent. Only revolutionary class struggle can end the horrors of capitalism and war.
Ukraine: Putin ups the ante
Faced with Western imperialism’s intransigence, Putin has escalated the conflict in Ukraine by recognising the Donbas republics and sending in troops. This is a clash between rival reactionary powers – powers that the working class must overthrow.
The real role and history of NATO: A reply to Keir Starmer
‘Sir’ Keir Starmer’s recent letter in praise of NATO is designed to impress the establishment whilst chastising the left. Instead of offering apologies for western imperialism, the labour movement must fight for socialist internationalism.
‘The billionaire variant’ – Inequality kills one person every four seconds
According to a recent report by global poverty charity Oxfam, the biggest killer throughout the pandemic has not been COVID-19, but inequality. Capitalism is the real disease. The only cure is to expropriate the parasitic billionaire class.
Ireland: Solidarity with climate activists on trial!
Irish activists Orla Murphy and Zac Lumley are facing trial – and possible severe punishment – this week for protesting against government inaction over climate change. We say: The capitalists are the real criminals! Solidarity with Orla and Zac!
‘Global Britain’ brings out the big guns in Ukraine
In a cynical attempt to distract from his crises back home, Boris Johnson is whipping up hysteria around the ‘threat’ of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Socialists must expose these lies – and the imperialist interests that hide behind them.
Bloody Sunday – 50 years on: The crimes of British imperialism
50 years ago today, British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights demonstration in Derry, in the North of Ireland, killing 14 people. Only the struggle for a Socialist United Ireland can deliver justice for the victims of British imperialism.
Will Russia invade Ukraine?
Tensions are rising between Russia and Ukraine, with western politicians and journalists warning of the threat of invasion. Putin’s jingoism has highlighted the weakness of US imperialism – and the inherent instability of world relations.