This week we will commemorate the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation, and next – the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II.
This year the traditional Ukrainian slogan ” Remember – we win! “ to 8 and May 9 changed to another – “Defeat the Nazis – we will defeat the racists!” due to the full-scale war waged by Russia against Ukraine, said Ukrainian Institute of National Memory , which is engaged in information campaigns for such important dates.
“This year Ukraine celebrates May 8-9 in the context of Russia's full-scale military aggression, which encroaches on our independence and territorial integrity, the very existence of Ukrainians, seeks to destroy the international security system and threaten peace throughout Europe. For Ukrainians, resisting Russian aggression is a struggle for freedom, civilization, democracy and European values against the imperial ambitions of an aggressive neighbor who, for the sake of achieving his goal, does not neglect either war crimes or crimes against humanity. In 1939-1945, the enemy was the Nazis, and today the racists are the Russian version of imperial nationalism and fascism, “the Institute explains.
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They note that Ukraine is the eighth year in a row consistently introduces a European approach to the memory of World War II.
“We honor all the fighters against Nazism and all the victims of this bloodiest conflict in human history. At the same time, for us, the memorable days do not symbolize the triumph of the victors over the vanquished, but are a reminder of the terrible catastrophe that became possible as a result of coming to power and conspiracy of two totalitarian regimes – Nazism and Communism, “said the Institute./p>
We will remind that this year due to the invasion of racists on our land May 9 will be a working day due to martial law.
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