Germany has chosen not to invite ambassadors from Russia and Belarus to the 80th anniversary commemorations of World War II’s end in the Bundestag, citing concerns they might use the event for anti-Ukraine propaganda. The ceremony, scheduled for May 8, will feature various diplomatic representatives but no officials from Russia or Belarus. This decision aligns with guidance from the foreign ministry aimed at maintaining a focus on the historical significance of the day, commemorating liberation from Nazism, while keeping current geopolitical tensions at bay.
The German parliament will commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII's end without Russian and Belarusian ambassadors to avoid potential exploitation of the event for anti-Ukraine propaganda.
The Bundestag ceremony aims to honor the allies' victory over Nazi Germany, focusing on the war’s historical significance, while distancing from current geopolitical tensions.
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