Putin is trying to distort history to try to justify his unprovoked and brutal war against Ukraine.
“Preparing to celebrate the 77th anniversary of Victory Day in Europe, I join my American compatriots and people around the world, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in a statement., published on the eve of the anniversary of Victory Day (V-Day), which is celebrated in the West on May 8. – Together we celebrate the resilience and determination of the soldiers and civilians who led the world to the Allied victory over the Nazis. We mourn the relentless killing of tens of millions of people in this despotic war of aggression seeking to subdue their neighbors. And we reaffirm our determination to work together to counter the aggression and inhumanity that still overshadow our world. “
“The people of the United States have united with the brave citizens of many countries who fought valiantly on all fronts in Europe to repel Nazi aggression. However, our common victory did not bring common freedom and prosperity to all. While we rightly celebrate the liberation of many countries from the Nazis and their allies, it is important that we also pay tribute to those who have suffered tyranny for decades to come before they finally declare their freedom to choose their own path. ».
“Europe is at war again today, and we must step up our resolve to stand up to those who try to manipulate historical memory to advance their own ambitions. Allied victory over the Nazis should be hailed as a manifestation of collective heroism and self-sacrifice. President Putin is trying to distort history to try to justify his unprovoked and brutal war against Ukraine. Those who study the past know that President Volodymyr Zelensky and the brave people of Ukraine today embody the spirit of those who won World War II. They valiantly defend their country, their democracy and the legitimate future of Ukraine in a united, free and peaceful Europe. “
Read also: The United States has directly accused Russia of distorting history past and support all those who are now fighting for freedom. The transatlantic community we have built with allies and partners has been and remains an important factor in our progress towards a more secure, just and prosperous future. “
We will remind, the witness of atrocities of Russian occupiers in the Kiev area Olga Simonova told how occupiers burned the killed and buried in a mass grave in the same place where during the Second World War there was a mass grave of German soldiers .
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