🗓 JANUARY 19: Day of Remembrance for Stanislav Markelov and Anastasia Baburova
Our organization and our supporters are actively involved in organizing events commemorating the Russian anti-fascists Stanislav Markelov and Nastya Baburova. On this day, actions and events will take place in various cities across Europe to highlight the importance of fighting fascism and right-wing violence.
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Half-Year Activity Report
The Post-Soviet Left Union (PSL) is a young organization of left-wing internationalists in Europe. Over the past six months, we have continued to grow steadily, broadening our base of supporters and engaging an ever-increasing number of people in political action. We have organized a variety of projects and events, strengthening our position and significantly expanding…
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Every deserter brings peace closer!
Yesterday, four actions of Ukrainian and Russian anti-war activists took place: in Cologne, Berlin and two in Paris. Our organization took an active part in their organization. COLOGNE: Several dozen people came out to highlight the problems of Ukrainian citizens suffering from the dictatorship of the TCC. Condemning the crimes of the Zelensky regime, we…
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Why a Ceasefire is Beneficial to Ukraine
On March 29, 2022, important negotiations took place in Istanbul between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia, negotiations on which there had been high hopes. On that day, the Ukrainian side presented to the Russian representatives a draft agreement known as the “Istanbul Communiqué.” The document included key proposals: Ukraine expressed its willingness to enshrine…
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Strike of Russian and Ukrainian guides in France
Many people already know that such professions as couriers or taxi drivers have many problems. This work does not require special education, workers are easily replaceable, which means that from the point of view of the manager, the employee can be exploited to the maximum. This is exactly the same situation with tour guides in…
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Away from Torture and Authoritarian War Conscription
Human Rights and Immediate Peace Negotiations for a Sovereign Ukraine When and Where 2:00 PM, likely at the train station square. Bring signs, hot drinks, and a good mood! Reports of human rights violations against Ukrainians, including the use of torture to force them into participation in the war, continue to rise. According to…
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The Left Emigration Forum took place in Cologne
On November 2-3, 2024, the Left Emigration Forum took place in Cologne. More than 70 participants from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine took part in it. Among the topics discussed were: the problem of evacuating activists from the risk of repression, the creation of networks and mechanisms for mutual assistance among emigrants, a political program of…
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BPL’s Position on the Ukrainian Regime
We are publishing our organization’s position on what we consider the Ukrainian part of the solution to the current international and social crisis in Eastern Europe. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of our stance, it should be viewed in conjunction with what we have written regarding Russia (https://postsovietleft.org/ru/2024/10/22/позиция-bpl-по-российскому-режиму/). The war in Ukraine emerged as…
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BPL’s Summer Activities
Summer is traditionally considered a time of relative political calm. People go on vacation or focus on personal matters, and there are usually fewer political events taking place. Nevertheless, our organization remained active throughout the season, promoting an anti-capitalist, internationalist agenda and seeking new supporters. Members of BPL participated in two major gatherings of communist…
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The BPL’s position on the Russian regime
The war in Ukraine is the result of a crisis in international relations. The current negotiation process system has failed to stop and prevent the war. Despite mutual sanctions, the hands of imperialists are unbound. Eastern Europe, and primarily Ukraine, has become the battlefield. While there may be debates about the causes, timeline, and overall…
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Can’t find the enemy? Create one!
Recently, a number of Russian official bodies have been actively ranting on the subject of all things foreign. Thus, as recently as the beginning of this month, a number of Russian activists abroad had their domestic passports cancelled. This is effectively cutted them off from being able to make many transactions remotely in Russia. Yesterday…
