V-Day celebration: Putin says Russia ready to create global security system
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised Soviet contributions in World War II, as the country marked the Soviet victory against the Nazis.
“After defending their own land, the Soviet people continued to fight and liberate the states of Europe from invaders,” Putin said in a speech at a ceremony celebrating the 75th anniversary of the victory of the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War in Moscow’s Red Square.
The Russian leader led a minute of silence to commemorate the numerous Soviet soldiers who fell during the war fighting and defeating the Nazis.
Russia will protect and defend the fair truth of the Great Patriotic War, an integral part of World War II, according to Putin, adding that the country will never forget the contributions of the Soviet Union’s allies from the anti-Nazi coalition and their courageous fighters, he added.
Russia is open for dialogue and cooperation on the most burning issues, including creating a common reliable system of security, which the complex and rapidly-changing world needs, Putin said in his speech.
“We understand how important it is to strengthen friendship and confidence among peoples … Only by uniting together can we protect the world from new dangerous threats,” he noted.
Before Putin’s speech, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in a black open-top limousine reviewed the troops lined up at Red Square, greeting them and wishing them a happy Victory Day. The troops in full dress chanted “Hooray!” in reply.
If what he means is what Russia did to Hungary after the Second World War – Destroying the Culture and identity of the Hungarians – No thanks! Putin should try his Security system of OCCUPY, DESTROY, RE-EDUCATE proposal in his country first!