Andrei Ritsky’s speech at the 2025 International May Day Rally focused on the escalating war in Ukraine, the growing threat of a wider global conflict, and the urgent need for the international working class to unite against imperialism. He detailed the historical context of the Ukraine war, tracing its roots to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the expansionist policies of NATO. Ritsky argued that the war is a proxy conflict between NATO and Russia, fueled by geopolitical ambitions and the pursuit of capitalist interests.
He criticized both the Western powers and the Putin regime, asserting that neither side represents the interests of the working class. Ritsky highlighted the devastating impact of the war on the Ukrainian population, as well as the increasing militarization and economic hardships faced by workers in Russia and Europe. He emphasized the danger of nuclear escalation, particularly as tensions rise between major powers.
Ritsky called for a revolutionary movement of the working class, independent of all capitalist governments and political establishments. He stressed the need to build a unified, international struggle against war, inequality, and authoritarianism. His speech underscored the importance of socialist principles and the fight for a world free from exploitation and national division, urging workers to reject nationalist propaganda and embrace international solidarity. He concluded by calling for the overthrow of capitalism and the establishment of a socialist society as the only way to prevent future wars and secure a better future for humanity.
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