Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Why May 9 is a big day for Russia, and what a declaration of war would mean
While most European countries observe Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day, on May 8, Russia commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. Because of their massive losses, including over 20 million civilian and military deaths during Great Patriotic War, Victory Day remains one of the most important and emotional dates in Russia. The day is celebrated by many Russians around the world, organizing public gatherings and parades. The victory speech by the Russian president and the parade on Red Square are both broadcasted and watched by more audiences than any other Russian event. Also, there is a minute of silence at 6:55 pm MST. So, it is a big day for Russia’s leaders to praise their leadership, show their military strength, and inspire patriotism. As the military operation in Ukraine has shown great losses with limited success and the nation suffers severe economic sanctions from the US and its allies, how this year’s commemoration day is celebrated in Russia? What message is given by the president who initiated the invasion of Ukraine? One thing is for sure. Russia is not in a state to declare victory over Ukraine yet.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about what today means to the Russian people and their leader.
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/03/europe/russia-victory-day-explainer-intl/index.html
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