The Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes German Chancellor Angela Merkel to arrive in the Russian capital on may 10, to lay a wreath at the monument of the Unknown soldier on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Victory, said a spokesman for the Russian leader, Dmitry Peskov.
"In truth, Chancellor Merkel expressed a desire to come may 10, in the capital of Russia, so that on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Victory in the great Patriotic war to lay a wreath. And in truth, the Russian President Putin welcomed the desire of the Chancellor. And we hope that this trip will be held, "Peskov was quoted by RIA" Novosti ". He said that the solemn events dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory, will be held in many cities of Russia And CIS countries." of course, in the capital of Russia will be happy if the leaders of foreign countries who have received invitations to this day or on another date will be together with us in order to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for this Victory And in General to remember the Victory in the great Patriotic war, " He said. According to tradition in the Russian capital for the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the Victory over fascism attracted the leaders of many countries. However, this year the head of some countries will not attend the festive event. So, to visit Moscow on 9 may not want the U.S. President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Cameron D., head of the European Council Donald Tusk, the presidents of Poland And Slovenia. In addition, it was announced about the refusal of the President of Slovakia And the head of Bulgaria Rosen Plevneliev. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has also decided not to visit Moscow on 9 may to participate in the Victory parade, in order " not to offend the Ukrainian government ". However, the press service of the Chancellor stated that Merkel will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on may 10.


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