"Breaking the Ice" - BSW Politicians Join Russian "Victory Day" Celebrations
Politicians from the BSW party participate in Russian ceremonies marking "Victory Day."
Get ready for a buzz in Berlin! On May 9th, the Russian embassy is hosting a grand celebration for the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. And guess who's grabbing a front-row seat? Two prominent members of the BSW (Alternative for Reason and Justice) - Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen.
These guys aren't just regular attendees; they're making a statement! Ernst, in an interview with "Der Spiegel," zeroes in on the "distortion of history" and the "fascist" label slapped on the Russian government. He's not backing down, ready to face the heat for his views. He also wants to show his disapproval of the "demonization of Russia" and the "looming signs of war preparation in Germany."
But wait, there's more! Dağdelen, echoing Ernst's sentiments, feels excluding Russia from World War II remembrance is tainted history. She argues that instead of bickering, this commemoration should serve as a stepping stone for a fresh start in German-Russian relations.
Not just sitting pretty in Berlin, two other BSW MEPs (Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich) are heading to Moscow for the main event. After their Russian extravaganza, they plan to visit Kyiv, hoping to bridge the gap between the two war-torn nations. Gathering support from political bigwigs and cultural heavyweights, they aim to send a strong message – it's time for a permanent ceasefire in Ukraine.
Now, circle May 9th on your calendar because Russia is ready to parade its strength in Moscow, and foreign guests, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, are eagerly awaiting the grand occasion. Will this memorable day mark the beginning of a new chapter in diplomacy between these nations?
Source: ntv.de, jog/dpa
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Insight:
The BSW politicians are venturing into the heart of Russia to show solidarity and break the ice in diplomatic relations between the two nations. Their main motivation encompasses commemorating the Red Army's sacrifices during World War II, questioning Germany's current foreign policy toward Russia and Ukraine, and expressing disapproval of historically-tainted views and the alleged supporting of controversial nationalist figures in Ukraine. (15%)
- The BSW politicians, Klaus Ernst and Sevim Dağdelen, will be attending the Russian embassy's celebration in Berlin on May 9th, marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany.
- Ernst, a BSW member, has expressed his disapproval of the distortion of history and the demonization of Russia, as well as the signs of war preparation in Germany.
- Dağdelen, another BSW member, feels that excluding Russia from World War II remembrance is a tainted history and argues that this commemoration should serve as a stepping stone for a fresh start in German-Russian relations.
- Simultaneously, two other BSW MEPs, Michael von der Schulenburg and Ruth Firmenich, are traveling to Moscow for the main event in Russia. After their visit, they plan to visit Kyiv, hoping to bridge the gap between the two war-torn nations, and advocate for a permanent ceasefire in Ukraine.
