President Zelenskyy Bans Opposition Parties in Ukraine

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a ban on at least 11 opposition parties under the guise that they have links to Russia. This amounts to censorship, and is stirring up even more Russophobia.

Seize the Assets of Russian Oligarchs — And of U.S. Oligarchs Too

Russian billionaires own big swathes of New York City and London. Politicians are saying these mansions and penthouses should be seized. A great idea — but why only apply it to Russian billionaires?

The Challenge of an Independent Anti-Imperialist Policy in Ukraine: A Response to Achcar and Kouvélakis

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has provoked considerable discussion about what a consistent anti-imperialist policy should look like today. It is a debate of tremendous importance.

Travel Diary: From the War in Ukraine to the Struggle in Palestine

The La Izquierda Diario International Network travels through the Middle East with Santiago Montag, an activist and journalist who writes for the international section of our newspapers. In this chronicle he writes about how the war in Ukraine is seen from Palestine, the escalation of violence on Palestinians the past few weeks, and the possibility of a rebellion coinciding with Ramadan.

Beyond Putin’s Propaganda, the Far Right Is a Major Problem in Ukraine

As Russian aggression continues in Ukraine, the media and Western leaders continue to downplay the danger posed by the very real existence of the country’s well-organized and armed Far Right.

Russian Government Intensifies Crackdown on Anti-War Protesters

The Russian parliament has unanimously criminalized anti-war statements. The international Left must stand in solidarity with Russians facing this repression.

Navigating Our Humanity: Ilan Pappé on the Four Lessons from Ukraine

Those of us experiencing, reporting and digesting the human catastrophes in Palestine cannot escape the hypocrisy of the West and we can point to it without belittling, for a moment, our human solidarity and empathy with victims of any war.

Germany: Between Militarism and Preserving Social Peace

There is no country in the world beyond Russia and Ukraine where the recent Russian invasion has had more immediate repercussions than Germany. However, its recent historic shift in military spending is currently colliding with the imperatives of preserving social peace. This fragile balance will be unsustainable in the new volatile era inaugurated by the war in Ukraine.

Rising Gas Prices Slam Workers Across the United States: Is There a Solution?

The working class is bearing the brunt of rising oil prices — and not only at the gas pump. All signs point to gasoline continuing to cost more and more. It’s not just about Russian oil and the invasion of Ukraine. It’s how capitalism works to enrich the few at the expense of the world’s masses.