Stop the War coalition Newsletter 30.6.23
Posted: 3rd July 2023
Newsletter – 30/06/23
A Week That Underlines the Desperate Need for Peace in Ukraine
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There’s a week to go until our #PeaceNow Day of Action and the events of the last week highlight the urgent need for an end to the hostilities in Ukraine. The short-lived Wagner rebellion exposed the volatility inherent in Putin’s ill-conceived invasion of Ukraine while a Russian missile attack on a pizza restaurant in Kramatrosk, killing 11, showed the devastating human toll that the war is having.
As Stop the War founder, Andrew Murray, wrote in reaction to Prigozhin’s insurrection:
“The adventure is a product of the failure of Russia’s war to achieve its objectives in Ukraine. Indeed, Wagner boss Prigozhin has belatedly declared that the whole invasion last year was unnecessary and predicated on lies.
The bizarre agreement ending Wagner’s march on Moscow leaves everything unresolved. Many Russians appear to share Prigozhin’s frustrations with the military hierarchy.
Between Prigozhin and Putin there is nothing to choose. Russia’s brave anti-war movement, facing state harassment, are the only Russian political forces deserving of solidarity at present.”
We have to show our solidarity with that movement at NATO conference. Urgent de-escalation is needed but Western leaders show little sign of re-assessing their bellicose approach. It’s crucial that we’re out on the streets putting forth the case for peace and negotiation.
If you haven’t already please let us know your plans by emailing [email protected] with details of your stall or activity. We can send you placards, stickers, petitions and other material.
Stop the War Summer: Durham Miners’ Gala & Tolpuddle Festival
If you’re going to be at any of these three events and fancy lending us a hand for an hour or two on the marches or stalls please let us know by sending us an email below…
This Week’s Anti-War Briefing
Summer Appeal 2023
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