Germany's Foreign Ministry Issues Statement Marking 80th Anniversary of Russian Victory
Germany remembers the end of World War II, while Trump pushes for US Victory Days
Stepping into history, the German Foreign Ministry took to social media platform X, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In a heartfelt post, they recalled,
"There's hardly another day like May 8, 1945, that left such a profound impact. It became a day of liberation not only for millions of people who were the victims of the Nazi regime's oppression but also for humanity as a whole."
The Ministry recognized the significance of peace that emerged in Europe post-World War II, despite some parts of the continent remaining under the yoke of tyranny for an extended period. They acknowledged that it was the victims of allied nations who made it possible for Germany to regain its freedom.
In a stark contrast, Trump recently called for the establishment of two new holidays in the US: Victory Day in World War II and World War I, on May 8 and November 11 respectively. Declaring that the US won both wars, he expressed his displeasure over the lack of celebration. Trump exclaimed,
"We won both wars, nobody was close to us in strength, courage, and military prowess, but we never celebrate anything - because we no longer have leaders who know how to do it! We will start celebrating our victories again!"
The United Nations, on its official website, has encouraged all member states, organizations, NGOs, and individuals to annually recognize May 8 and 9—or both—as a tribute to the lives lost during World War II. The UN calls for these days to serve as a reminder of the catastrophic impacts of war and the imperative of global cooperation to prevent future conflicts.
Recently, Kazakhstan celebrated Victory Day on May 9, but the military parade for the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory took place a day earlier—May 7. For more details, read ** here**.
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- The German Foreign Ministry, in a poignant social media post, acknowledged the unprecedented impact of May 8, 1945, a day that symbolized the end of World War II and the liberation of millions.
- In contrast to the memory and reflection on past conflicts, Trump recently proposed the establishment of US Victory Days on May 8 ( World War II) and November 11 ( World War I), expressing disappointment over the lack of celebration of US victories.
- The United Nations encourages all members and individuals to annually recognize May 8 and 9 as tributes to those who lost their lives during World War II, serving as a reminder of the tragic consequences of war and the importance of global cooperation.
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