On May 8, the eve of Russia’s commemoration of the 74th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender in World War II, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov responded to what he characterized as accusations that Russia’s celebration of the event constitutes “militarizing public opinion.” He claimed that “some countries would like to forget as soon as possible about the role they played in the years prior to World War II.”
Polygraph: Lavrov claims ‘some countries’ forget pre-war roles
Russian President Vladimir Putin and other participants carry portraits of their relatives - WWII soldiers - as they take part in the Immortal Regiment march on Red Square in downtown Moscow on May 9, 2019.
