Russia
German ruling class slumps toward war, sparking a political renewal for the left
May 20, 2025Though still leading in Europe, and fourth in the world, Germany faces an economic mess, a political mess, and a mood of general stress.
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Ukraine before the war: Visiting Soviet Kiev in 1974
May 16, 2025With ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, retired People’s World Editor Tim Wheeler shares his memories of visiting the Ukrainian capital in 1974.
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‘Soldiers of Song’ documents music in service of war on today’s eastern front
May 14, 2025If you’re uncritically on Ukraine’s “side,” and see no alternative resolution than the humiliating defeat of Russia, then this might be the film for you. If, like me, you are prone to asking questions, then keep...
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Amidst capitalist crisis and war, Russian Communists struggle against Putin and the oligarchs
May 2, 2025Putin selectively co-opts the Soviet legacy, but the Communist Party says there’s no hiding the true nature of the Russian state.
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Zelensky’s humiliation was Trump’s Ukraine off-ramp, now he will focus on China
March 3, 2025Neither MAGA nor the Democrats are speaking up for a pro-peace foreign policy.
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