Monthly Archives: April 2015

Ivano-Frankivsk regional council bans Communist and other parties

On April 17, the Ivano-Frankivsk regional council voted to ban the Communist Party, the Opposition Block, the Party of the Regions and the Party of Ukraine “as contrary to the national interest and for violation of the rights and freedoms … Continue reading

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Ukrainian Ministry of Justice: “ban the Communist Party without a court order”

The Communist Party of Ukraine can be disbanded in accordance with the law on “decommunisation” and without a court order.

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Communist Party May Day rallies banned in Kyiv and Kharkiv

After recent the passing of the “decommunisation” laws by the Ukrainian Parliament, the authorities have banned the Communist Party from marching on May Day in Kharkiv and Kyiv. 

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Union Borotba congratulates all Ukrainians on International Workers’ Day

Until recently, we all perceived May 1 as a reason to open barbecue season, walk in a ritual procession under the red flag, and spend time with friends at parties. Now this day is filled with new meaning for us. Ukraine lies in ruins.  … Continue reading

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Security Service raids Nikolaev Communist Party offices

As part of a renewed offensive to ban the Communist Party which has included questioning of its general secretary Symonenko, the Ukrainian Security Service SBU raided the Regional offices of the party in Nikolaev on April 23.

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Lugansk Communists invite international comrades

Invitation to the International Solidarity Forum: “Anti-fascism, Internationalism and Solidarity”, Lugansk, May 8

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Statement of the Left Forces of Lugansk People’s Republic

On the 9th of April left forces of Lugansk People’s Republic united in a regional forum to define next steps to undertake in the struggle for the best future of Donbass. They agreed on a “Unity Declaration” which we publish … Continue reading

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PRESS RELEASE: Solidarity with the Antifascist Resistance in Ukraine condemns the banning of Communist symbols in Ukraine

The British campaign group Solidarity with the Antifascist Resistance in Ukraine condemns the banning of Communist symbols in Ukraine.

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London May 2: Justice for Odessa!

We demand the fascists who fire bombed and murdered 42 people in the Trade Union House of Odessa on 2 May 2014 are found and brought to justice! No impunity for Banderite fascists! On May 2nd, 2015 we will gather outside … Continue reading

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Ukranian Parliament bans communist symbols and legitimises nazi-collaborators

On April 9, the Ukranian Rada passed 4 pieces of legislation submitted by the government, which ban all symbols and propaganda of Communism. After the law comes into effect, any monuments for Communist figures which have not already been destroyed by fascist … Continue reading

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