Trump-Putin Pact

Simon Pirani — European powers have decided on long-term rearmament programmes. The left must not become cheerleaders for these.

Bloco de Esquerda — There are several imperialisms in the global system. But none of them will play a progressive role because all act according to the interests of their capitalist elites.

US re-engagement with Russia under Trump came as a shock to many, particularly its European allies. Dmitry Pozhidaev looks at the deeper strategic logic underpinning this apparent tectonic shift in US foreign policy.

Peter Hudis — Trump’s forging of a political alliance with Putin at the expense of Ukraine may not be totally unexpected, but its speed and extent represent a dramatic transformation of world politics.

Oleksandr Kyselov — With a madman in the White House, all pretences have fallen away and raw power again reigns supreme. But if the left acts in a quick and determined manner now, it can help give peace a chance.

Boris Kagarlitsky — Washington’s new orientation is towards dominance, one that does not take into account the interests or rights of others, and in which Russia is being openly offered the role of junior partner.

Li Andersson discusses the challenges posed by Russia’s war in Ukraine and Trump’s return.

On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian Socialists for Peace Without Annexations and Posle Media put forward a revolutionary left stance on the Trump-Putin negotiations.

Ukraine Solidarity Network-US — Anyone with an ounce of compassion wants this war to end as soon as possible, but it is morally unacceptable for outsiders to demand that Ukraine surrender.

Alfons Bech — Some political twists and turns might seem implausible. But they can happen and quickly. Such is the case with those who went from defending Putin’s war to defending Trump as a “peacemaker”.