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Understanding the conflict in Ukraine and perspectives for the anti-war movement
US peace activists Abby Martin and Brian Becker discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict, its causes, and why it’s so important for campaigners to win the ‘battle of ideas’ against pro-war media and government propaganda
A woman bids a man goodbye after boarding a Lviv bound train, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, March 3, 2022

RECENT developments in Ukraine have shocked and devastated people across the globe and posed a significant obstacle to all those around the world who fight for peace.

Anti-war activists and people’s movements have, for the past few months, attempted to expose how the United States and Nato have contributed to increasing tensions in Russia and Ukraine.

Many mainstream analyses of the situation today seek to undercut the historic role of Nato and the US and shift the blame solely to Russia. 

What led to this conflict? 

Why did Russia decide to invade Ukraine?

Why is the US fuelling conflict in Ukraine?

What is the solution?

How do we prepare for what’s next?

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