I have been challenged in my critical support of Russia for its invasion of Ukraine by Lenin who during the First World War said it was foolish to support Germany against Russia or vice versa, and that the people should seek revolution regardless.

This is written in The Defeat of One’s Own Government in the Imperialist War

The phrase-bandying Trotsky has completely lost his bearings on a simple issue. It seems to him that to desire Russia’s defeat means desiring the victory of Germany.

In all imperialist countries the proletariat must now desire the defeat of its own government. Bukvoyed and Trotsky preferred to avoid this truth

  • Comrade AppleDash@lemmygrad.ml
    163·
    3 years ago

    That’s a little misleading to say. Yes, China has stood with Russia and the independent republics in Ukraine for the past several months as tensions have built up between Russia and NATO, however China has remained firmly neutral with regards to the invasion of Ukraine. In the recent UN General Assembly vote to condemn the invasion, China abstained from voting against or in favour. Right now they’re pretty much just waiting to see what develops in Russia, and I think they’re right to do that. Besides, China is focused on its own self-preservation more than anything else.

    • Makan@lemmygrad.ml
      41·
      3 years ago

      Fair enough.

      Actually, you’re right, and most of the SolidNet parties, including my own, take a neutral tone on the matter (although they still sort-of lean toward Russia’s side of things, including my own).

      So yeah, you’re right. My apologies.