Frank-Walter Speaks Out: Busting Russia's Historical Lies on 8th May
German President Steinmeier plans to debunk Russian historical falsehoods in a speech scheduled for May 8th. - Steinmeier to discredit Russian "historical inaccuracies" in his speech on May 8th.
Get ready for some fireworks as German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier prepares to give a speech that's guaranteed to shake things up at a memorial ceremony in Berlin on Thursday. With his speech taking shape over several sweat-drenched months, it's shaping up to be a scorcher.
The Russian hooligans haven't made it easy, especially with the 80th anniversary of the Nazi Germany's surrender looming large. It's become quite the brain-teaser trying to find the right words to say to the unpredictable Russians.
In his fiery speech, Steinmeier plans to put Russia's twist on the attack on Ukraine in its place. Moscow's claim that it's just carrying on its anti-fascist fight is about to get a reality check. "Storming Ukraine ain't got a thing to do with fighting fascism," Steinmeier is expected to bark on Thursday, according to his draft speech. "Putin's power grab, his war against a free, democratic nation, has nothing in common with the battles against Nazi Germany's tyranny during World War II."
Steinmeier's not about to let Russia's BS stand unchallenged. He's going to call their twisted interpretation a "steaming heap of historical bullshit," a clever euphemism for imperial madness, monstrous injustice, and heinous crimes. The Fed Prez is also cool with the Bundestag's decision to snub the Russian ambassador at the memorial ceremony.
But Steinmeier isn't done yet. He's also got some pointed words about the Red Army's role in the fight against Nazis. Millions of Ukrainians fought alongside the Red Army, and they played a crucial part in liberating Auschwitz. Steinmeier's going to highlight this, saying it's necessary to counter the Kremlin's twisted history lesson.
Speaking of the Kremlin, Steinmeier's going to tackle a couple more topics in his speech, too. He's going to take a swipe at the USA for bailing on Western values, and he's going to wave his finger at the radical right and nationalist forces cropping up in Germany and other countries. And let's not forget about the AfD, which has doubled in size since the last federal election and now dominates the opposition faction in the Bundestag.
Steinmeier's no stranger to the political snakes in the grass. He's got his eyes on them, even if he's not calling them out by name. But don't worry, he's not about to sidestep the elephant in the room. His speech promises to put a spotlight on those who continue to ignore history's lessons.
"Why should we keep digging up past wounds and make the same mistakes over and over?" Steinmeier's going to ask in his speech. "We know where isolationism, extreme nationalism, and contempt for democracy lead. Let's not go down that road again."
On the topic of roads, Sahra Wagenknecht from the BSW has already suggested it's time for Merz to nurse his wounds at the Russian celebration marking the victory over Nazi Germany. She thinks a trip to Moscow would be a respectful gesture, but also a chance for Germany to flex its diplomatic muscles and broker peace.
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- Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in his fiery speech on May 8, will confront Russia's distorted version of history regarding Ukraine and World War II.
- The German Federal President is expected to label Russia's twisted interpretation as a "steaming heap of historical bullshit," implying imperial madness, monstrous injustice, and heinous crimes.
- Steinmeier will specifically address Russia's claim that its actions in Ukraine are part of an anti-fascist fight, dismissing such claims as false.
- He will also highlight the vital role of the Soviet Red Army, including millions of Ukrainians, in liberating Auschwitz during World War II.
- Steinmeier will address the rise of nationalist forces in Germany and other countries, as well as broach the topic of Western values and the need to resist isolationism and extreme nationalism to avoid repeating past mistakes.
