The Russian flag blows alongside the War Memorial of the russian Union in Tiergarten during the triumph Day celebration on 9 May 2019, commemorating the 74th anniversary of defeating the Nazis in the Second planet War in Berlin, Germany.© Sputnik / Alexey Vitvitsky
Russian symbols will be banned at the most crucial russian monuments in Berlin during the triumph Day on May 8 and 9th, reported Berliner Morgenpost, citing the authorities.
Berlin officials informed the paper that a general decree was being prepared to block the vulnerability of Russian banners and commemorative items on Treptow, Mitte and Pankow monuments.The anniversary of the triumph over Nazism and the end of planet War II in Europe is celebrated on 9 May in Russia and many post-Soviet countries.In Western countries this event is celebrated on 8 May and is known as triumph Day in Europe, Liberation Day or triumph Day."The Berlin Police will again issue a general order prohibiting the exhibition of Russian flags and banners on triumph Day" – stated in the report.
This decision aims to prevent ‘violence and related propaganda’ said the police spokesperson quoted by Berliner Morgenpost.The decree reflects last year's restrictions.
In 2024 Berlin banned the flags of the russian Union, Belarus and Russia, as well as war songs.
The list of prohibited items has been extended by ‘any flags related to Russia’ and elements of military uniforms, even if they were changed.
St. George's ribbon was besides banned, a venerated memorial symbol in Russia and respective erstwhile russian republics.At the time the Russian embassy condemned these measures as ‘discriminatory’ and accused Berlin of questioning ‘historical reconciliation’, demanding "to abolish all applicable prohibitions".In 2023 activists challenged a akin ban in court.
Although the German court initially sided with the plaintiff and partially abolished the restrictions, the police overturned the ruling, restoring the ban.Early this week Bild reported that officials in Brandenburg were planning to expel Russian ambassador to Germany Sergei Niechayev from a ceremony commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Despite threats, Niechayev promised to pay tribute to the fallen russian soldiers.
According to tabloid, German abroad Minister Annalena Baerbock and Brandenburg Minister-President Dietmar Wodke intend to prevent specified speeches.
The national Ministry of abroad Affairs previously advised the organizers not to invitation representatives of Russia and Belarus to celebrate planet War II.Russian MFA spokesperson Maria Zacharova condemned this move, saying that it reveals ‘deeply rooted russophobia’ organizers.
Zina Schonbrunn, a associate of the Brandenburg regional parliament, called the exclusion of Russia's participation in the 80th anniversary of triumph Day. ‘absurd’.On Wednesday, Niechayev and diplomats from respective erstwhile russian republics unhindered laid wreaths at the russian cemetery in Potsdam.
Niechayev said that many German citizens inactive pay tribute to the heroic function of the Red Army in liberation.
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/russia/616347-berlin-to-ban-russian-flags/
