Brazilian volunteer ‘fighting U.S. imperialism’ in Donbass

By Edu Sotos March 25: A Brazilian veteran fighting in Donbass says he joined the militia to fight against U.S. imperialism, as reported exclusively for Sputnik. The conflict in Ukraine and the subsequent proclamation of the People’s Republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, which joined in a confederation known as Novorossiya, has been followed with sympathy […]

Investigative Committee of Russia actively investigating Odessa tragedy

According to the Tiras news agency, Russia’s Investigative Committee continues to actively investigate the tragic events in Odessa which occurred on May 2 and led to massive loss of life. OnMarch 26 and 27, Russian investigators called as a witness Alexey Albu,deputy of the Odessa Regional Council andrepresentative of the Committee for the Liberation of […]

Trial of Alexander Bondarchuk & Kiev’s loyal opposition

By Victor Shapinov, Union Borotba (Struggle) In Kiev, Alexander Bondarchuk, editor of Working Class, was convicted. He was on trial for articles published in the newspaper, which allegedly “indirectly (!) impinge on the territorial integrity” of Ukraine. The mere fact of political repression against the Left in today’s Ukraine is not surprising. More interesting is […]

Ukraine: Tariff genocide

By Alexey Albu, Union Borotba (Struggle) March 26: While the whole country watched with enthusiasm the fun showdown of the oligarchs over Ukrnafta, April 1 is approaching. And this date will not be fun. Starting April 1 this year, a number of surprises from the Kiev government will come into force. The first of these […]

Odessa: Remember and fight!

On the night of March 19-20, a group of antifascists in Odessa laid flowers near the site of the massacre and pasted leaflets in memory of those killed on May 2. We remember all. Not only on the 2nd of the month, but every day. This pain will never go away. This wound will never […]

Antifascist resolution of European communist youth organizations

From the Editor: The resolution below was formulated and signed at the XI Meeting of Communist Youth Organizations of Europe in Frankfurt on March 7-8, 2015. This meeting was attended by our delegate, Revolutionary Communist Youth League Central Committee member Mikhail Belyaev. 70th anniversary of the people’s victory over fascism: Youth of Europe against fascism […]

Kirov, Russia: Authorities have ignored the people’s anti-crisis program

A rally of Kirov residents was held on Sunday, March 22, at the Memorial Pioneers Palace, organized by the regional office of the ROT Front with assistance from the youth movement Autonomous Action. Participants of the rally noted with regret that the Governor and Regional Government ignored the people’s anti-crisis program adopted by the People’s […]

Lugansk unions demand end of economic blockade

By Nahia Sanzo March 24: Union members from 14 cities in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LC) demonstrated yesterday in the center of Lugansk to enforce one of the points of the Minsk agreement signed on February 12, 2015, by representatives of Ukraine and leaders of the People’s Republics. The eighth point of the agreement requires […]

Leningrad ROT FRONT: ‘Fascists have no place in our city!’

Stop the spread of fascism! On March 22, our city will host the so-called “International Russian Conservative Forum,” which will bring together representatives of extreme right-wing, nationalist and openly neo-Nazi parties in Europe. The event is organized with the support of the “Motherland” [Rodina] party led by a member of the “United Russia” Duma faction, Alexander […]

Kostiantynivka: Town rebels after occupation troops kill child

By Greg Butterfield The town of Kostiantynivka in northeastern Donetsk exploded in rebellion March 16 after Ukrainian occupation troops driving a tank veered into oncoming traffic, smashed a traffic light and hit pedestrians on the sidewalk. Polina, 8 years old, was killed instantly. Her mother was hospitalized in critical condition, while her younger sister escaped […]