🇷🇺9 May, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the car run was held in London.

📍The Victory Day brings all Russian compatriots together, whenever they live. Many people from other countries also took part.

#Victory79

©︎N.Strelchuka

🇷🇺Приветствуем участников автопробега в Лондоне, организованного российскими соотечественниками по случаю 79-летия Победы в Великой Отечественной войне.

#Победа79

©︎Н.Стрельчука

🎙️Пресс-подход Посла России А.В.Келина к представителям СМИ по случаю Дня Великой Победы

💬Посол А.В.Келин:

▪︎Сегодня особый день! 79 лет назад Советский Союз одержал победу над фашистской Германией.

▪︎День Победы в Великой Отечественной войне никогда не исчезнет из нашей памяти. 9 мая мы воздаем дань глубокого уважения и признательности нашим ветеранам и всем тем, чьи беспримерные подвиги на полях сражений и самоотверженный труд в тылу позволили сокрушить нацистских захватчиков, отстоять свободу родной земли, Европы и мира от коричневой чумы.

▪︎Нашей стране Победа в Великой Отечественной войне далась огромной ценой миллионов человеческих жизней и необъятного моря людских трагедий. Сохранение памяти о Великой Победе является долгом каждого из нас ради сохранения мирного неба над головой. Мы не имеем права допустить повторения подобного по масштабам кровопролития.

▪︎Агрессия, с которой столкнулась сегодня наша страна, прямо свидетельствует: в 1945 году, нацизм был повержен, но не изжит. Русофобия, ксенофобия, национализм стали орудием реваншистов во многих странах Европы и, к сожалению, на Украине.

☝️С сожалением констатируем, что правительства стран Запада, которые были нашими союзниками по антигитлеровской коалиции, потакают и поощряют распространение неонацистской идеологии, пытаются переписать историю и забыть наш общий подвиг. Мы извлекли уроки из прошлого и будем бороться за сохранение исторической памяти.

❗Мы никогда не предадим память и подвиг наших отцов, дедов, прадедов. Никогда не забудем их жертвенный путь к Великой Победе. У каждого из нас есть родные, которые сражались на фронте или трудились в тылу. Их самоотверженность и сплочённость, искренняя любовь к Родине дали запас духовной, нравственной прочности на многие поколения вперёд.

Читать / смотреть

🎙 Address by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the military parade marking the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 (May 9, 2024)

💬 Today we are honouring our fathers and grandfathers and grand-grandfathers. They defended their native land and crushed Nazism, liberated the peoples of Europe and displayed unparalleled heroism in combat and on the home front.

<...>

The West would love to forget the lessons of World War II, but we remember that the destiny of humankind was decided during the colossal battles of Moscow, Leningrad, Rzhev, Stalingrad, Kursk, Kharkov, Minsk, Smolensk and Kiev, and in the intense and bloody fighting from Murmansk to the Caucasus and the Crimea.

<...>

But let me emphasise: Russia has never belittled the significance of the Second Front or that of Allied assistance. We honour the valor of all members of the Anti-Hitler Coalition, the Resistance Movement, the underground movement and guerrillas, as well as the courage displayed by the peoples of China fighting for their independence against militarist Japan's aggression.

<...>

Russia is now going through a difficult, watershed moment of its history. The fate of our Motherland and its future depend on each us.

Today, on Victory Day, we feel it ever more sharply and never fail to draw inspiration from our generation of the brave, noble and wise victors, and the way they cherished friendship and remained firm in the face of adversity, always trusted themselves and their country, and had a sincere and selfless love for their Motherland.

We are celebrating Victory Day against the backdrop of the Special Military Operation. All of those engaged in it, on the frontlines, are our heroes. We are humbled by your fortitude and self-sacrifice. All of Russia stands with you.

Our veterans, too, believe in you, and they are worried about you. That they remain involved emotionally in your lives and heroism is an unbreakable tie that binds this heroic generation together.

Read in full

🇷🇺 President of Russia Vladimir Putin addressed the guests at a reception on behalf of the President of Russia in honour of the heads of state invited to attend the celebrations of the 79th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.

💬 President Putin: Today, on Victory Day, it is with a special feeling of warmth that we welcome in Russia and here in Moscow our reliable partners and friends.

<...>

Time has no power over the greatness of the colossal victory of 1945. Despite all attempts to rewrite history, the lessons that the world community learnt in the crucible of the Second World War remain unassailable.

<...>

We remember the Allied contribution to fighting Nazism, those who took part in the lend-lease convoys, including Cuba, by the way. We are delighted to have the President of this country, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, with us on a day which matters so much to all of us.

<...>

The Nazis directed most of their military might against the Soviet Union, but the enemy had to face a vigorous and firm pushback there. The entire Soviet nation rose to defend the Fatherland in an unprecedented demonstration of unity and mass heroism.

<...>

Having defeated Nazism and asserted its independence, our country made a sincere effort to support other nations aspiring to self-determination by helping people in Africa and Asia both in word and deed during their anti-colonial struggles without backing out once they achieved their state independence.

I believe that President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who is here today, will agree that this consistency on behalf of the Soviet Union and then Russia has borne fruit.

<...>

☝️ Russia reaffirms its commitment to promoting mutually beneficial partnerships and friendship with everyone who shares the values of freedom and justice and calls for strictly abiding by the international norms, as well as for an inclusive, equal and indivisible security architecture.

Read in full

🇷🇺🇨🇺 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez held a meeting at the Kremlin.

💬 President Putin: We are delighted to see you in Russia and in Moscow. Thank you for finding the opportunity to attend the parade marking the 79th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

I would like to emphasise something that may be overlooked by some: Cuban patriots also contributed to the fight against Nazism and fought on the frontlines of the Great Patriotic War. They fought for Leningrad in the most challenging hotspots, including the Neva Bridgehead. We remember this, we know this, and we will always respect those who stood shoulder to shoulder with our forefathers in their battle against Nazism.

Yesterday, you attended the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, which is part of the Eurasian Economic Union, one of the most effective associations in the post-Soviet space. Cuba takes part in these meetings as an observer state and I hope that this brings about tangible results.

🤝 Russia’s relations with Cuba are based on the feelings of friendship and mutual respect. It has always been this way.

We have always shown support for the people of Cuba and rejected the continuing and long-standing attempts by the United States to restrain Cuba in its development and harm its economy by imposing illegal sanctions and restrictions.

Read in full

#RussiaCuba