U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft laid a wreath at the Tomb of the unknown soldier in the capital of Russia. The American diplomat said, RIA "Novosti" that He and the employees of the Embassy are here to show respect for the sacrifice of so many people, both in the Soviet Union and allies." He said that the USSR and the USA were allies in the battle against Nazism." We are here today to honor this great sacrifice, " said Tefft. first of Tefft noted the contribution of Soviet soldiers in the Victory. And before that Teff has stated that the Soviet Union took on its own shoulders the main burden of the Second world war in terms of human and material losses. Traditionally in the Russian capital for the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the Victory over fascism involved the leaders of many countries. 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, Croatia, 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. Leader Vladimir Putin in the process of direct line said that Russia respects the choice of every politician who decided not to come to the capital of Russia on the Victory parade, but did not rule out that the choice of many influences " Washington regional Committee ". Later official authorized state Department Marie Harf acknowledged that Washington was indirectly influenced the decision of the leaders of a number of countries to waive presence at the Victory parade in the Russian capital.