The volunteers shouldering Ukraine’s humanitarian response
Mutual aid networks in Ukraine have stepped up to support those in need across the country, writes Tina Burrett.
‘Why are you killing us?’
Is the war in Ukraine reaching a stalemate and is Russia showing signs of taking a step back? Having recently returned from the country, Francesca Ebel explores how Russia’s invasion has progressed over the past few weeks.
Ukraine – what can internationalists do?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine requires urgent action. Vanessa Baird asks what we can do.
Country profile: Ukraine
Written well before Russia’s recent invasion, this 2020 profile of Ukraine, by Bennett Murray, provides context to the often-raised issue of fascism in the country.
In Ukraine, COVID-19 is a threat multiplier
Frank Martin and Eric Fritz – of the Ukrainian humanitarian organization Right to Protection – examine how coronavirus is set to make things worse for pensioners and displaced people.
‘We don’t know what will happen tomorrow’
Caught in the chaos of war, Paul Krantz speaks to young climate activists in Ukraine whose message is clear: modern wars are fossil fuel wars.
Who are you calling a nazi?
Richard Swift and Conrad Landin examine Vladimir Putin’s bogus claims of ‘de-nazification’ in Ukraine.
Forgotten people from a forgotten war
Ukraine’s internally displaced people are paying the price for a proxy conflict stoked by Russia. Daisy Gibbons reports from Mariupol, the Ukrainian town bordering Donetsk.
Ukraine, the peace movement and the rush to pick sides
Richard Swift explores why the Cold War's old certainties can no longer hold.
Must we ration compassion?
Europe’s response to accommodate people fleeing Ukraine illustrates how sanctuary for all refugees is possible. Jun Pang and Nadia Hasan write.
The war in Ukraine has hit Africa’s food security
Russia’s invasion has triggered cost rises and staple shortages. Ugochi Anyaka-Oluigbo examines the crisis faced by low-income countries.
Africa deals with the ripple effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Can the quest for peace in Europe bring calm at home? Rosebell Kagumire asks.
The alternative music review
Louise Gray reviews Strike by Lining Time and Together for Ukraine by Various Artists.
Defiance in Kyiv
As lives are turned upside down by war, Bennett Murray reports from Kyiv on the defiant mood in the Ukrainian capital.
Kharkiv’s patchwork resistance
Without networks of civic activism, the war might be going very differently for Ukraine, writes Jen Stout.
Russians say: ‘Stop the war!’
Tina Burrett speaks to the people taking to the streets of Russia to protest the invasion of Ukraine.
History repeats itself in Crimea
In 1944, Stalin declared the Tatars 'traitors'. Now Putin calls them ‘extremists’. Madeline Roache reports.
The interview: Vandana Shiva
The Indian physicist and veteran food sovereignty activist speaks to Amy Hall about a lifetime of keeping…
Country profile: Belarus
Alexey Sakhnin considers the country that made international headlines for massive anti-government protests in 2020 and from which Russia launched its recent invasion of Ukraine.
Switzerland wants to deport a boy with half a heart
Danieli is trying to access life-saving surgery – but his family could be forced to leave before he is able to get it. An outrageous situation, says Amy Aves Challenger.
The interview: Muhanned Qafesha
Human rights activist Muhanned Qafesha talks about the life-and-death battle to defend Palestine from illegal demolitions and settlements.
