EU Country's Prime Minister Accepts Invitation to Moscow's "Victory Day" Event
Slovakia’s Robert Fico has agreed to participate in the upcoming Moscow events commemorating the defeat of Nazism. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accepted an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazism next year.
“The government of Slovakia puts full value in the legacy of the fight against fascism, the historical truth about the Second World War and the role played by the Red Army in it,” Fico stated on Facebook on Wednesday, confirming that his office had received a formal invitation from the Kremlin.
According to Fico, the USSR played an “irreplaceable role” in defeating the Nazis, making it “natural” for the Slovak leader to express a “keen interest” in representing Bratislava during Russia’s commemorations, culminating on May 9.
This position contrasts with that of most other Western nations, which have shown support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The US and its allies have notably avoided engaging with Moscow during their commemorative events, such as the Allied landing in Normandy in June and the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops in January.
Russia has consistently accused the West of distorting and even falsifying history to advance its geopolitical goals and to align with the sentiments of Baltic states, which view their local militant forces that collaborated with Axis powers during World War II as national heroes.
Fico has voiced significant criticism regarding the Western approach to the Ukraine conflict, particularly in efforts to isolate Russia. Last month, he indicated plans to visit Moscow next May for Victory Day during an interview with Russian media.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
“The government of Slovakia puts full value in the legacy of the fight against fascism, the historical truth about the Second World War and the role played by the Red Army in it,” Fico stated on Facebook on Wednesday, confirming that his office had received a formal invitation from the Kremlin.
According to Fico, the USSR played an “irreplaceable role” in defeating the Nazis, making it “natural” for the Slovak leader to express a “keen interest” in representing Bratislava during Russia’s commemorations, culminating on May 9.
This position contrasts with that of most other Western nations, which have shown support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The US and its allies have notably avoided engaging with Moscow during their commemorative events, such as the Allied landing in Normandy in June and the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops in January.
Russia has consistently accused the West of distorting and even falsifying history to advance its geopolitical goals and to align with the sentiments of Baltic states, which view their local militant forces that collaborated with Axis powers during World War II as national heroes.
Fico has voiced significant criticism regarding the Western approach to the Ukraine conflict, particularly in efforts to isolate Russia. Last month, he indicated plans to visit Moscow next May for Victory Day during an interview with Russian media.
Allen M Lee contributed to this report for TROIB News
