Working people in Ukraine fight to drive Putin out and retake Crimea

Vol. 87/No. 36 - October 2, 2023

Crushing the Ukrainian nation and its people is at the heart of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s determined effort to reestablish the Russian Empire with himself as czar. But his invasion has run up against fierce Ukrainian resistance, with working people…


Working people in Ukraine fight to defend their independence

Vol. 87/No. 35 - September 25, 2023
Russian police arrest Elena Osipova, “the conscience of St. Petersburg,” in that city, March 2, 2022. Kremlin’s repression has suppressed but not prevented widespread anti-war sentiments.

At the heart of the courageous struggle by working people in Ukraine to defend their country against the invasion by Russian President Vladimir Putin is their centurieslong quest for national self-determination. They won their independence as a result of the…


Russians from New York to Moscow protest Putin’s war

Vol. 87/No. 33 - September 4, 2023
Russians from New York to Moscow protest Putin’s war

NEW YORK — “Stop Putin! Stop war!” “We stand with Ukraine!” and “Free Navalny! Free political prisoners! Free Russia!” chanted over 300 demonstrators, mainly recent Russian immigrants, here Aug. 20. The protest was organized by supporters of Alexei Navalny, a…



Ukraine resists Putin’s invasion, anti-war views spread in Russia

Vol. 87/No. 31 - August 21, 2023
Aug. 3, Russian court extended jail time for Dmitry Skurikhin after his Feb. 24 protest, “Ukraine, please forgive us.” He painted “Peace to Ukraine, freedom for Russia!” on his store near St. Petersburg, names of Ukrainian cities hit by Moscow’s invasion. Many villagers support him.

For 18 months, the Ukrainian armed forces, with decisive support from working people, have fought courageously to repel Moscow’s invasion. A Ukrainian counteroffensive begun two months ago is aimed at defeating Russian President Vladimir Putin’s drive to crush Ukraine’s independence…


Putin expands draft as Ukraine forces advance

Vol. 87/No. 30 - August 14, 2023
Protest at Times Square in New York City July 30 organized by Russian-born opponents of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

For almost a year and a half, Ukrainian working people have pushed back Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion aimed at subjugating their country. Putin is now expanding the age of conscription to replenish his battered forces, while taking further steps…


Moscow hurls new destruction on Ukraine cities

Vol. 87/No. 29 - August 7, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated his regime’s murderous war against the Ukrainian people with air attacks on civilian targets across the country. These assaults have been met by the defiance of working people determined to defend Ukraine’s independence. Moscow…


Back Ukraine’s fight to defend its sovereignty

Vol. 87/No. 28 - July 31, 2023

The Ukrainian counteroffensive aimed at turning back Moscow’s invasion is “a bit disappointing,” complained retired U.S. Marine Col. Mark Cancian on NPR June 24. His remarks were typical of recent comments by the military brass and officials of President Joseph…


Working people in Ukraine show resolve to defend their sovereignty

Vol. 87/No. 27 - July 24, 2023

Despite Moscow’s air superiority and greater troop numbers, the Ukrainian army and thousands of volunteer fighters continue to push back President Vladimir Putin’s attempts to conquer Ukraine. They’re backed by a civilian population growing more determined as the brutal consequences…


The Putin regime and the defense of Ukrainian independence

Vol. 87/No. 26 - July 17, 2023
Dmitry Skurikhin painted on his store in the Leningrad region, “Peace to Ukraine, freedom for Russia!” and names of Ukrainian cities hit by Moscow’s invasion. Now under house arrest until July 19 trial for “discrediting” the army, he says many fellow villagers support his anti-war statements.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is purging his government and the military of supporters of the Wagner mercenary forces after their June 24  “march for freedom” on Moscow. While he seeks to refortify his regime he continues to lose ground in…