On Saturday morning, at Ard Fheis 2022, an emergency motion relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine was unanimously adopted by our activists.
For Éirígí the right to self-determination is a fundamental principle which must be applied equally to all peoples and countries, regardless of how powerful a neighbouring country might be.
We reject the notion that Russia has a legitimate ’sphere of influence’ that includes Ukraine for the same reason that we reject the notion that Britain has a legitimate ’sphere of influence’ that includes Ireland.
Below is the text of the #Ukraine motion. We’ll publish the other International motions shortly.
This Ard Fheis -
– reasserts the fundamental right of all countries to self-determination free from external attack, aggression or interference.
– condemns Russia for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine and calls for all Russian forces to return to within Russia’s internationally recognised borders.
– understands that the price for wars between capitalist countries is always paid for in the blood of working class soldiers and non-combatant civilians.
– asserts that humanity must move beyond capitalism if it is to move beyond endless wars that are primarily motivated by ruthless competition for the planet’s limited resources.
– believes that disputes between countries must be resolved through peaceful dialogue, facilitated and supported by a strengthened, non-partisan United Nations.
– supports the building of a worldwide anti-war movement to challenge all imperialist militarism.
– commends Russians who have taken to the streets to call for an end to the invasion of Ukraine