Sovintern
International organization of socialist parties
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The International Socialist Network (abbreviated as Sovintern) is a political international consisting of socialist and left-wing political parties and movements founded in Moscow in 2026. It was initiated by A Just Russia and presented as an alternative platform for international left-wing cooperation outside existing organizations such as the Socialist International.[1][2]
| Abbreviation | Sovintern |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2026 |
| Founded at | Moscow, Russia |
| Type | Political international |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | International coordination of socialist and left-wing political parties and movements |
Region served | International |
| Members | 14 |
| Website | sovintern |
The organization describes itself as a network-based international movement promoting socialism in the 21st century, anti-imperialism, and coordination among left-wing political forces.
History
It was inaugurated in Moscow, Russia, on 27 April 2026, and consists of 13 member organisations.[3] The representatives met at the House of the Trade Unions. The meeting was promoted by A Just Russia, a Russian party that presents itself as the left opposition to Vladimir Putin's United Russia. A Just Russia's leader, Sergey Mironov, addressed the participants on video.[1][3][4] An encouraging message from Putin was read out.[3]
At the inaugural event there were many listed speakers: Christopher Helali, former President of Bolivia Evo Morales[3], former President of Paraguay Fernando Lugo and George Galloway.[5]
Positions
The Sovintern opposes "Donald Trump's imperialism" and the "NATO war against Russia".[1] It considers that Western social democracy as gathered in the Socialist International serves American militarism.[1] The ideology of the Sovintern ranges from social patriotism, Social conservatism, Stalinism and left-wing nationalism, along with being supportive of Russia.[4][failed verification]
Participants
International organizations participating include:
- A Just Russia[1][6]
- American Communist Party[6]
- Authentic Socialist Party (Argentina)[7]
- Communist Party of Argentina[7]
- Party of Progress and Socialism[6][4]
- Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova[6]
- Sandinista National Liberation Front[6]
- Movement of Socialists[6]
- Tunisia Forward[6]
- Workers Party of Britain[4][5]
- Union of Democratic Socialists (Congo) [8][9]
- Communist Party Marxist – Kenya[10]
- Patriotic Party (Turkey)[11]
See also
- Communist International – International communist organization (1919–1943)
- Cominform – Central organization of the International Communist Movement (1947–1956)
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