In a statement about the end of World War II in Europe, Antony Blinken, the United States secretary of state, referred to Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Kremlin’s false narrative.
May 8 is International Victory Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe. On that day, in 1945, the act of unconditional surrender of the Third Reich was signed. The signing of the deed of delivery is done after 10 pm. In Moscow, due to the two-hour time difference, it was already May 9, and that is why this day in the USSR and its vassal states – as well as in Poland – was celebrated as Victory Day. Russia still celebrates then.
“Despot tries to conquer its neighbors”
Blinken wrote that on May 8 “we commemorate together the resilience and determination of all soldiers and civilians who led to the Allied victory over the Nazis” and “grieves over the merciless slaughter of tens of millions of people in this war waged by a despot seeking to subdue his neighbour. “
We also renew our resolve to stand together against the aggression and inhuman treatment that continues to haunt our world.
– he wrote.
“Putin tries to lie to history”
Cabinet member Joe Biden stressed that despite the success of “resisting the brutal attacks of the Nazis”, a common victory “did not bring together freedom and prosperity for all.”
While we rightly commemorate the liberation of many nations from the Nazis and their collaborators, it is important that we also honor those who were forced to suffer under decades of tyranny, until they finally regained the freedom to choose their own path.
– he wrote.
He stressed that at a time when war is raging in Europe again, we must “resist with greater determination those who try to manipulate historical memory to pursue their own ambitions.”
He pointed out that Russian President Vadimir Putin is trying to “lie history to justify a senseless and brutal war with Ukraine.” He also stressed that while the Kremlin claims that it is a “de-Nazification” of Ukraine, it actually is Woodymyr Zeenski and “the brave Ukrainian people embody the spirit of those who won in World War II,” defending freedom and democracy.
