Russia is preparing to organize on May 9 the greatest commemorations “in its history” for the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany.
About twenty countries, supporters or allies of Moscow, will be represented.
Especially China and India.
Russia brings together its supporters. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of victory against Nazi Germany, Vladimir Putin will receive several leaders in Moscow to participate in the commemorations.
Moscow announced this Sunday the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping from May 7 to 10. In a press release, the Russian presidency indicates that Xi Jinping will also participate in bilateral discussions on the “Development of global partnership and strategic interaction relationships“And on”Current problems on the agenda international and regional“.
Traditional Allies of Moscow
In addition to Mr. XI, the leaders of around twenty countries must attend the military parade of May 9 on the Red Square. Among them: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva and traditional Moscow allies such as Kazakhstan, Belarus, Cuba or Venezuela.
India will be represented by its Minister of Defense, Rajnath Singh. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić should also make the trip. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, close to the Kremlin, should also respond. He would thus be the only chief of government in office of an EU country to go to Moscow since Viktor Orban has not, for the time being, followed the invitation of Vladimir Putin.
Russia, heiress of the USSR and where May 9 is now the most important holiday, has promised to organize the greatest commemorations “in its history“For the 80th anniversary of this victory. These celebrations are at the heart of the patriotic account of the Kremlin, which ensures that the current conflict against Ukraine is an extension of that against Nazi Germany.
