The International of Anarchist Federations salutes the struggle of anarchists in Russia and the ex-USSR to organise anti-G8 protests in what is a police state. The Russian regime has shown that it is determined to prevent any challenge to the dominance of global capitalism by criminalising any attempt to organise protests at the G8 summit. While the eight heads of the most powerful states in the world discuss how to promote ‘free trade’, anti-globalisation protesters are being prevented from moving freely into Russia and around Petersburg itself.

However, we will not let this state repression stop our fight for a better world. Capitalism and the State are not just found at G8 summits. There is much we can all do in our own countries and communities. We call on people to organise supporting actions all over the world, as requested by the Network against the G8, in particular on the Global Day of Action on July 14th. We must also be prepared to offer immediate and effective solidarity in case of police repression to those in Petersburg.

Secretariat of the International of Anarchist Federations