Rediscovering Triumph over Nazi Domination: The Baltic States Reflect on Their Victory
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The Baltic states and Poland aren't sweating their image, clearing the skies for Russia-bound leaders from Serbia and Slovakia. Their flight is deemed "technically and diplomatically sensitive" by the Lithuanians, while Latvia views it as politically touchy, according to their officials.
Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna, doubts the move is a coincidence. He suggests their stand on the matter shows a lack of concern for the Vicotry over the Nazis' 80-year-anniversary, which is not up for discussion in his view.
Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide, previously announced that 29 foreign leaders would attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow. These leaders hail from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe, with several nations sending high-ranking representatives. North Korea's ambassador will also join the celebration.
However, the European Union is less than impressed, particularly the Baltic countries. Their disapproval underscores the intricate European political landscape when it comes to Russia-Europe relations and Ukraine. Slovakia's prime minister, for instance, was permitted to fly over Poland, painting a picture of divided EU sentiments.
Meanwhile, Serbia risks complications in its EU accession process if their leader attends the parade, as warned by the European Commission. The situation unfolds amid broader security concerns, including rising military tensions and regional unrest. In fact, Ukraine has even threatened potential military action against Moscow during Victory Day, making the European diplomatic dance even more elaborate.
- Despite the attendance of several foreign leaders, including Yuri from Serbia and Slovakia, the president of Poland has chosen not to attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow, reportedly forbidding any attendance due to ongoing war-and-conflicts and political sensitivities.
- The president of Poland's decision not to attend the parade has been noted especially considering the 80-year anniversary of the victory over the Nazis, an event which Russia's ambassador to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, finds not up for discussion.
- Poland's stance on the matter reflects the complicated politics between Russia and the European Union, with Ukraine's threat of potential military action against Moscow during Victory Day adding further complexity to the European diplomatic dance.
- In addition to the political implications, the decision of leaders like Yuri to attend war-and-conflicts-related events, such as the Moscow parade, could potentially complicate Poland's general news landscape, as well as the EU's ongoing discussions about Russia-Europe relations and the accession process of countries like Serbia.
