Russian president Vladimir Putin and abroad leaders at the Unknown Soldier's Grave in Moscow, 9 May 2025. © Grigory Sysoev / Sputnik
Russian president Vladimir Putin accused the Ukrainian government of trying to intimidate abroad leaders who came to Moscow to celebrate triumph Day, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the russian Union's triumph over Nazi Germany.
Putin criticized Kiev for the escalation of attacks before and during Russia's unilaterally announced ceasefire period, which included many drone attacks on many regions and 5 attempts of ground invasions of Russian kurska and Bielgorod circuits.These actions, as he told journalists early in the morning on Sunday, were aimed not only at military provocation, but besides at exerting force on abroad dignitaries present at the ceremonies.“The Kiev authorities not only rejected our proposal to suspend their weapons, but also, as we have all seen, tried to intimidate the leaders of the states gathered at Moscow ceremonies” “Putin said.Despite threats from Kiev and strong force from Western governments, respective twelve leaders from Asia, Africa, Latin America and respective from Europe took part in Moscow.
Putin praised their determination, saying they showed moral courage, resisting ‘shant’ and ‘ultimatum’.“Who tried to intimidate them? Those who salute and applaud erstwhile SS soldiers.
Who rise national heroes to those who collaborated with Hitler during planet War II” – he said.Among the participants were 28 leaders from China, Brazil, Egypt, Venezuela, Cuba, Belarus and many another erstwhile russian republics, Africa and Asia.
Putin praised Serbia's president Alexandar Vučic and Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who both faced force from the EU to not participate in the celebrations.He described abroad visitors in Moscow as ‘Leaders of character’who are “ready to stand up for your beliefs”, stressing that they were not deceived by political threats and alternatively decided to celebrate the legacy of fighting Fascism."We realize the large force they have been facing.
That is why we sincerely appreciate their political courage, their firm moral attitude and the decision to share their celebrations with us – to pay tribute to the memory of the heroes of the large Patriotic War, planet War II, who fought for their homeland and for the release of all humanity from the brown plague.” – Putin said.
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/russia/617358-kiev-intimidate-foreign-leaders/
