The memory of mutual battle against fascism in the Second world war should help build relations between the countries, said the head of the Russian Federation centuries Putin.
" Russia, the countries of anti-Hitler coalition, France and among them were comrades-in-arms in the battle for freedom, and our country have played a very important, if not decisive, role in the victory over fascism. But we will never forget and fighters of the French Resistance, will never forget those who are on the Soviet-German front, on the so-called Eastern front, fought Together with us from among Citizens of France, " Putin said yesterday his visit to France.
" I think it's something that must remind about the past, But to help build relations today and help us build our relations in the future, " he added.
on Thursday in Paris, the Russian President will meet with his counterpart Francois Hollande. On the last working day of the week Putin will take part in celebrations on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the allied landing in Normandy, in front of which is planned his communication with the Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel.
These personal contacts will be the first since the fall of Ukraine, disputes which led to the aggravation of relations between Russia and the West. A separate meeting with the President of the United States Barack Obama, who will be at the celebrations, is planned.
Speaking about the forthcoming celebrations, Putin said that participants will " pay tribute to those who have not allowed Nazism to enslave European countries ", and expressed the view that Russia's participation in this event is a milestone.
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