A letter in solidarity with the Communist Party of Ukraine

The Communist Party of Israel (CPI) strongly condemns the ferocious, fascist-like persecution of the Communist Party of Ukraine and coveys its deep sympathy, solidarity and support for all party’s members and supporters. One should not forget that the current attack on Ukrainian communists by local fascists and even some Nazi groups is strongly supported (politically and financially) by imperialist powers, i.e., USA and EU.

Members of the Communist Party of Ukraine rally to defend a statue of Lenin from ultra-right forces (Photo: Al Ittihad)

Members of the Communist Party of Ukraine rally to defend a statue of Lenin from ultra-right forces (Photo: Al Ittihad)

As we all have learnt from history, using “alien” residents and communists as scapegoats and inciting against them as being guilty, as it were, in all social maladies, especially in times of immense social problems and economic crises, always serve the capitalist and imperialist structure and interests. Similarly, such incitements act against the real interests of the people, especially the working classes. Likewise, it is now in Ukraine just like in Israel and the Middle-East at large; racist and fascist groups, with the (explicit or implicit) collaboration of the whole economic and political system, are eagerly trying to divert the rage of the masses – from resistance to their real exploiters and oppressors, to xenophobia and anti-communism.

The Communist Party of Israel herewith delivers revolutionary greetings and salutes you on your courageous fight against fascism and racism, and for democracy and justice in Ukraine.

Mohammed Nafa’h

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Israel