The Russian leader
emphasized that these countries treasure the memory of heroes whose bravery on
the frontlines and selfless labor in the rear contributed to the defeat of
Nazism.
MOSCOW, May 8.
/TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended congratulations on the
occasion of the 75th anniversary of victory in the Second World War to leaders
and nations that formerly made up the Soviet Union, the Kremlin press service
reports.
"Vladimir Putin
sent congratulatory messages to the leaders and citizens of Azerbaijan,
Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
Uzbekistan, Abkhazia, South Ossetia as well as the peoples of Georgia and
Ukraine, on the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War,"
the press service noted.
The Russian leader
emphasized that these countries treasure the memory of heroes whose bravery on
the frontlines and selfless labor in the rear contributed to the defeat of
Nazism, which became our shared heritage. "It is the sacred duty of
today’s generations to preserve forever the memory of those who defended the
freedom of their native land at the cost of innumerable sacrifices and
hardships, and to surround our dear veterans with care and attention,"
noted Putin.
The president also
urged "resolute opposition to any attempts to rewrite the results of the
Great Patriotic War, to whitewash or consign to oblivion the inhuman crimes
committed by the Nazis and their accomplices."
He expressed
confidence that "the shared memory of the heroic deeds of our fathers and
grandfathers would have a constructive impact on bilateral cooperation in a
variety of areas and on partnering to confront modern threats and challenges
like the coronavirus pandemic."
The Russian leader
extended words of sincere gratitude and good wishes to veterans, partisans and
homefront workers.
Source: ITAR-TASS
08-05-2020
