Putin Stresses WWII Legacy, 27 Million Lost, as Moscow Prepares 80th Victory Day Parade With Xi Jinping
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the firm defense of the historical truth regarding the Soviet Union's decisive role in the victory over Nazism during World War II. Speaking at the 'Great Heritage — Common Future' forum and other public events, Putin emphasized the importance of resisting attempts to justify Nazi crimes, revive the ideology of national superiority, and spread destructive ideologies such as Russophobia, anti-Semitism, and racism.
Putin described Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, as a sacred holiday for Russia and other post-Soviet states, noting that the defeat of Nazism cost the Soviet peoples 27 million lives. He announced the creation of a commission with Belarus to preserve historical memory and counter historical falsification.
Moscow is preparing for the 80th anniversary Victory Day military parade, with Chinese People's Liberation Army units participating in rehearsals. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the event, which will take place on May 9 in Red Square.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's position as an integral part of Europe and the global community, based on mutual respect and the rule of law. Peskov stated that Russia could not ignore the resurgence of Nazism in Ukraine and that President Putin acted as necessary in response.
A new documentary film about Vladimir Putin, titled 'Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 Years,' will premiere on the Rossiya-1 television channel at 21:00 on May 4. The film covers Putin's 25 years in power and was announced by Peskov at the 'Znanie' educational marathon.
🇨🇳🇷🇺Chinese units rehearse for the parade in Moscow.
Let us recall that the head of China, Xi Jinping, will come to Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. https://t.co/2M04EFhoMP
Vladimir Putin shares a touching story about a letter his grandfather wrote to his son during the war
The ✉️ described how his grandfather's wife died in his arms: a bullet hit her in the stomach, and she concludes: “Defeat those bastards”
https://t.co/BXBhWWk0oV https://t.co/pCVohzHC02
