Participation of Ukrainians in Britain's Victory Parade labeled as sacrilege by Peskov
Celebrating Victory Day with Ukraine's Military in the UK Sparks Controversy
In a fiery response, Russian President's spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeled the idea of inviting Ukrainian military personnel to celebrate Victory Day alongside the British as a massive insult, stating:
He further pointed out the invite's less-than-stellar optics, given it's extended to those who follow neo-Nazi elements or openly idolize them.
Potential Ukrainian Presence in the UK's Victory Parade
According to Sky News, there's been a proposal for Ukrainian troops to be part of the parade honoring the 80th anniversary of Victory, set to take place on May 5 in London. The UK's Ministry of Defense has emphasized this move symbolizes global support for Ukraine.
Victory Day's Historical Context
Victory Day is traditionally observed on May 8 in the UK, commemorating the day when the German army surrendered, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Interestingly, in the USSR, the same event unfolded on the night of May 9.
The Politics Behind the Scenes
Recent developments highlight a different picture in Ukraine. European leaders have declined invitations to attend Kyiv's May 9 events, citing political concerns—mainly avoiding any appearance of antagonizing U.S. interests.
While the Russian perspective on the UK-Ukraine military collaboration isn't explicitly mentioned in the available data, it's safe to assume Moscow would view any formalized military cooperation between the West and Ukraine as a provocative act, considering its long-standing opposition to Western involvement in Ukraine's affairs.
- The Russian President's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, criticized the potential Ukrainian presence in the UK's Victory Parade, stating it was disrespectful to British veterans and downright sacrilegious.
- In response to the proposal, Dmitry Peskov also pointed out the invite's less-than-stellar optics, given it is extended to those who follow neo-Nazi elements or openly idolize them.
- The UK's Ministry of Defense emphasized that the potential inclusion of Ukrainian troops in the parade symbolizes global support for Ukraine.
- Considering Moscow's long-standing opposition to Western involvement in Ukraine's affairs, it can be assumed that they would view any formalized military cooperation between the West and Ukraine as a provocative act.
