Putin: the anniversary of the Victory ought to honorable mention
The Russian President Vladimir Putin said about the need of "respectably to celebrate" the 70th anniversary of the Victory over fascism. "in Russia and Greece attaches particular importance are celebrating this year the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second world war, during which the peoples of our countries fought shoulder to shoulder against fascism ", - said the head of the Russian Federation at a press conference after talks with Prime Minister of Greece, reports the news Agency.
Putin emphasized the fact that the leaders in the General statement underscored a deep respect for all who fought for peace and freedom and humanity. "" this is why it is so important respectably to celebrate the anniversary of the Victory ", - noted the head of the Russian Federation. First it was claimed that the Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras will arrive in the Russian capital to celebrate the Victory on may 9. on 4 April, the head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov said that his participation at the celebrations confirmed 25 leaders of foreign countries and several international organizations. However, this year the head of some countries will not attend the festive event. So, to visit Moscow on may 9 did not want the U.S. President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Cameron D., head of the European Council Donald Tusk, President of Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Finland, Montenegro, as well as the premiere of the Netherlands and Norway. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also made the decision not to visit Moscow on may 9 to participate in the Victory parade. Media told that she does not want to " offend the Ukrainian government ". However in a press-service of the Chancellor stated that Merkel will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on may 10.