The Prime Minister of Norway, Erna, Solberg won't arrive in the Russian capital on may 9 on the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the great Patriotic war, stated in the press service of the head of the government.
Question about the level of participation of Norway in the celebrations At this time remains open, reports news Agency. Currently in the office of the head of government is not ready to name the reasons for which the decision was made. The invitation to the Victory Parade in the Russian capital was aimed to the head of the Norwegian government in the summer of 2014. 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, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Prime Ministers of the Netherlands and Finland. 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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