A New Chapter: German Politicians Join Russia's "Victory Day" Celebrations
Politicians from Belgium's BSW party participate in Russia's "Victory Day" festivities.
Get ready for some unexpected guests at the Russian embassy's celebration on May 9th! In a stark contrast to their German counterparts, two BSW politicians - Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen - are all set to attend the reception, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.
Why, you ask? Well, Ernst isn't shy about it. He wants to make a statement against what he perceives as the distortion of history and the current accusations of fascism against Russia's government. By attending this event, he's sending a clear message: "I ain't buying the fascist narrative, and I ain't scared of Russia."
Dağdelen, on the other hand, argues that excluding Russia from the World War II remembrance in Germany is simply a historical inaccuracy. She believes this anniversary is a prime opportunity for starting fresh in German-Russian relations.
And guess what? Two more BSW members, Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich, are planning a trip to Moscow for the celebrations. Once they're done partying, they'll head to Kyiv, hoping to connect with Ukrainian officials.
A Ceasefire in Sight
In Moscow, the BSW politicians, along with three others from the Czech Republic, Cyprus, and Slovakia, will drunkenly stumble through diplomatic talks with Russian politicians and intellectuals. Fingers crossed, their visit will coincide with the announced ceasefire, and they'll send a strong message: "Enough with this Ukraine business, we want peace!"
Politics and Its Quirks
On the same day, Russia will celebrate its victory over Nazi Germany, following Germany's lead by a day. Vladimir Putin's ordered a three-day ceasefire around this date, which will be marked by a military parade in Moscow. However, Ukraine wants more than a brief pause – they're demanding a full month of silence.
Many foreign VIPs, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, are expected to attend the festivities in Moscow. With all this, who wouldn't be intrigued by the politics playing out in Russia and Ukraine?
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- Germany
- BSW
- The community policy of BSW politicians in Germany includes attending Russia's "Victory Day" celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over the Nazis, as seen with Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen.
- Employment policy discussions at BSW might also include trips to Moscow, as noted with Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich, who plan to attend the celebrations and then visit Ukrainian officials in Kyiv.
- Though Russia and Ukraine are embroiled in a conflict, there is a peace movement that hopes for a ceasefire, encouraging diplomatic talks, including those involving BSW politicians in Moscow.
- In addition to domestic politics, international general news includes war-and-conflicts, diplomatic relations, and peace movements, as demonstrated by the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the upcoming "Victory Day" celebrations in Russia.
