"New Partnership, Old Victories: German Politicians Join Russia's 'Victory Day' Celebrations"
Political figures from various BSW parties attend festivities commemorating "Victory Day" in Russia.
Get ready for a historical shake-up! On May 9th, the Russian embassy in Berlin hosts a reception to mark the 80th anniversary of the Allies' victory over Nazi Germany. In a twist, two prominent members of Germany's BSW party, Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen, will be there. And that's not all, as two other BSW politicians will travel to Moscow for the event.
Klaus Ernst shared his reasons for joining the celebration, saying, "I want to send a strong message against the manipulation of history and the baseless 'fascist' label against the Russian government. I stand against the escalating tensions in Germany and believe that Russia is a peaceful nation, not my enemy."
Sevim Dağdelen reiterated, "Excluding Russia from World War II remembrance in Germany is ahistorical. This anniversary should be a chance to mend fences and improve German-Russian relations. All avenues for collaboration should be explored."
Meanwhile, MEPs Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich have announced their intention to visit Moscow and later Kyiv. They plan to engage in discussions with Russian parliamentarians and other key figures in politics and culture during their two-day stay in Moscow. Their visit reportedly coincides with a ceasefire declaration. The group, which includes MEPs from the Czech Republic, Cyprus, and Slovakia, aims to send a message of hope for a permanent end to the conflict in Ukraine.
As for the conflict in Ukraine, sources suggest that President Putin has ordered a three-day ceasefire around the Victory Day anniversary, with the celebrations in Moscow accompanied by a grand military parade[1][2]. With the attendance of foreign dignitaries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, the event holds substantial geopolitical significance[3].
So, buckle up! This is shaping up to be a game-changer in the geopolitical landscape.
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- The upcoming celebration in Moscow on May 9th, marking the 80th anniversary of the Allies' victory over Nazi Germany, will see the Russian embassy in Berlin hosting a reception, with two members of Germany's BSW party, Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen, in attendance.
- Two other BSW politicians will also be traveling to Moscow for the celebration, and they have declared their intention to explore all avenues for collaboration with Russian parliamentarians and other political and cultural figures.
- Coinciding with this visit, MEPs Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich have announced their plans to visit both Moscow and Kyiv, aiming to send a message of hope for a permanent end to the conflict in Ukraine.
- In a bid to deescalate tensions in Ukraine, President Putin has reportedly ordered a three-day ceasefire around the Victory Day anniversary, with the celebrations in Moscow being accompanied by a grand military parade, and the attendance of foreign dignitaries, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, signifying significant geopolitical importance.
