An international civil society and trade union mission of solidarity. 

By the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027, the Ukrainian people will once again face, for the fifth time, the terrible prospect of another winter at war. Ukrainian civilians are currently defenceless against Russia’s illegal ballistic missiles. 

Despite everything, the Ukrainian people continue to resist, both on the front line and on the home front. They continue to defend their sovereignty and their democracy, while insisting that international law must be applied in practice, not only in principle.

Last winter, solidarity campaigns organised by European and international civil society helped Ukraine endure. This year, even greater, better coordinated and more visible solidarity will be needed. 

In November Ukraine supporters are organising a convoy starting from three starting points: Barcelona, Oslo and Edinburgh, meeting up and going thru’ Germany and Poland to Ukraine together. 

Supported by Scottish trade union branches and progressive political party members, we are playing our part, by aiming to bring  an ambulance and medical equipment to meet Ukrainian trade unions’ and social movements’ urgent needs. 

The convoy is supported by the FPU, with 3m members, Ukraine’s largest trade union federation. Scottish elected representatives signed up so far include: Labour, Katy Clark MSP and Paul Sweeney MSP; SNP, Jenni Minto MSP, Seamus Logan MP, Paul McClennan MSP, Cllr Graham Campbell; Scottish Green Party, Ross Greer MSP co-leader, Kate Nevens MSP;  MEPs from across Europe.