Moscow Accuses West of Substituting History with Propaganda
The Russian mission in South Africa has responded to David Lammy's claims of "imperialism," calling them part of an ongoing campaign of revisionism. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Moscow’s mission in South Africa has criticized British accusations of “imperialism” directed at Russia.
The Russian embassy in South Africa has stated that Britain's claims of imperialism against Russia represent yet another example of a Western effort to distort history with propaganda. Earlier this week, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to establish a “mafia empire,” adding that his African heritage enables him to recognize imperialism.
“The collective West is trying to substitute history with propaganda, step by step,” the Russian embassy in Pretoria remarked on Thursday via X, highlighting a recurring theme in recent events.
The embassy pointed out the irony in Britain’s historical role, stating, “The greatest colonial empire ever – Great Britain – somehow links Russia to enslaving peoples of Africa.” The embassy emphasized that Russia did not have colonies in Africa, and the Soviet Union is noted for assisting several African nations in achieving independence from European colonial rulers such as the UK, France, Belgium, and Portugal.
Additionally, the embassy commented on Japan's accusations of “nuclear threats” against Russia during the 79th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima. “Russia will not be invited to the 80th anniversary of [the] liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops,” it noted.
The U.S. dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan in August 1945, and during the 2023 Hiroshima commemoration held at the G7 summit, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida did not mention the only nation to have used atomic weapons in conflict, instead alleging that “Russia’s nuclear threat” complicates efforts toward a nuclear-free world.
Japan has recently aligned more closely with Washington under a “nuclear umbrella” and has initiated a remilitarization strategy alongside the U.S. and South Korea, primarily aimed at countering China.
In related news, the Auschwitz Memorial Museum in Poland announced that Russia would not be invited to the January 2025 ceremonies commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz. Museum director Piotr Cywinski remarked that Russia “does not understand the value of freedom,” making its participation seem “cynical.” The Red Army's 332nd Rifle Division liberated approximately 7,000 prisoners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp on January 27, 1945.
While the Polish museum cited the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict as the rationale behind the decision, it is important to note that the U.S. and its allies have long downplayed and obscured the Soviet Union’s significant contributions during World War II.
The USSR performed the majority of the military operations against Nazi Germany and suffered the highest casualties, with an estimated 27 million lives lost during the conflict.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
The Russian embassy in South Africa has stated that Britain's claims of imperialism against Russia represent yet another example of a Western effort to distort history with propaganda. Earlier this week, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to establish a “mafia empire,” adding that his African heritage enables him to recognize imperialism.
“The collective West is trying to substitute history with propaganda, step by step,” the Russian embassy in Pretoria remarked on Thursday via X, highlighting a recurring theme in recent events.
The embassy pointed out the irony in Britain’s historical role, stating, “The greatest colonial empire ever – Great Britain – somehow links Russia to enslaving peoples of Africa.” The embassy emphasized that Russia did not have colonies in Africa, and the Soviet Union is noted for assisting several African nations in achieving independence from European colonial rulers such as the UK, France, Belgium, and Portugal.
Additionally, the embassy commented on Japan's accusations of “nuclear threats” against Russia during the 79th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima. “Russia will not be invited to the 80th anniversary of [the] liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops,” it noted.
The U.S. dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan in August 1945, and during the 2023 Hiroshima commemoration held at the G7 summit, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida did not mention the only nation to have used atomic weapons in conflict, instead alleging that “Russia’s nuclear threat” complicates efforts toward a nuclear-free world.
Japan has recently aligned more closely with Washington under a “nuclear umbrella” and has initiated a remilitarization strategy alongside the U.S. and South Korea, primarily aimed at countering China.
In related news, the Auschwitz Memorial Museum in Poland announced that Russia would not be invited to the January 2025 ceremonies commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz. Museum director Piotr Cywinski remarked that Russia “does not understand the value of freedom,” making its participation seem “cynical.” The Red Army's 332nd Rifle Division liberated approximately 7,000 prisoners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp on January 27, 1945.
While the Polish museum cited the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict as the rationale behind the decision, it is important to note that the U.S. and its allies have long downplayed and obscured the Soviet Union’s significant contributions during World War II.
The USSR performed the majority of the military operations against Nazi Germany and suffered the highest casualties, with an estimated 27 million lives lost during the conflict.
Jessica Kline for TROIB News
