Up for A Change: BSW Politicians Head to Russia for "Victory Day" Celebrations
Politicians from BSW attend festivities marking Russia's "Victory Day" celebration.
Get ready for a shift in the political landscape as members of the BSW, a German political party known for its diplomatic approach with Russia, are set to attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. Two BSW representatives, Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen, will attend a reception at the Russian embassy in Berlin, and two more MEPs, Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich, are flying to Moscow for the occasion [1].
Ernst and Dağdelen claim they desire to send a message against the "rewriting of history" and the current accusations of fascism against the Russian government. They're against the "Russia demonization" and the "clear indicators of war preparations in Germany" [2].
Dağdelen considers it a historical distortion to exclude Russia, as the successor state of the Soviet Union, from World War II commemorations in Germany. Instead, she views the 80th anniversary of the liberation from fascism as an opportunity for a new beginning in German-Russian relations [2].
Meanwhile, von der Schulenburg and Firmenich plan to discuss their visit to Kyiv after their trip to Moscow. They've already reached out to the Ukrainian embassy for this purpose [2].
On May 9, Russia will celebrate its victory over Nazi Germany, a day later than Germany. Though Putin has ordered a three-day ceasefire, Kyiv demands weapons silence for at least 30 days [3].
Foreign dignitaries such as Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend the Moscow parade [3].
This move by the BSW members may reflect their stance on a more diplomatic approach with Russia and criticism of the current German government's stance on Russia and Ukraine [1]. The idea is to create new opportunities for dialogue and improve German-Russian relations, despite current political tensions [2].
Sources:
- Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW)
- ntv.de, jog/dpa
- Russia >>Lederbrecheли>> to Celebrate Victory Day - German Media
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- The BSW, a German political party, is taking a diplomatic approach with Russia, as members are set to attend the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, highlighting a shift in the community policy and politics towards Russia.
- The anniversary celebrations in Russia represents an opportunity for BSW representatives, such as Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen, to send a message against the "rewriting of history" and current accusations of fascism against the Russian government, addressing world news and political issues.
- In contrast, MEPs Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich, while in Moscow, plan to discuss their visit to Kyiv, demonstrating a focus on improving relations between Ukraine and Germany amid the ongoing conflict and the war-and-conflicts landscape.
- The strategic move by BSW members reflects their stance on creating new opportunities for dialogue, as they work towards alleviating political tensions between Germany and Russia, and advocating for a more comprehensive world war II commemoration.
