The United States was inspired by Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia, France and Britain.
Trump has announced that this will now happen in America, on Veterans Day. At the same time, the American president said that the United States "has won many wars."
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🌟On May 9, the Russian Embassy in Ethiopia hosted a reception in honor of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The event was attended by heads and employees of diplomatic missions of the CIS countries, China, and our Ethiopian friends.
🎶 The staff of the Russian Embassy prepared a touching concert program with the participation of teachers from the school at the Embassy. Archival footage from the Second World War and a thematic photo exhibition were also shown as part of the reception. A record of the Victory Parade on Red Square was organized.
🇷🇺🎙 In his speech, Ambassador Evgeny Terekhin noted that, despite all geopolitical upheavals, most people on the planet share the view of Russia's real contribution to Victory over Nazism and the preservation of peace.
❗️Russia will always steadfastly defend the historical truth and will not allow the lessons of the past to be forgotten.
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🇷🇺🇱🇦 President of Russia Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Thongloun Sisoulith.
💬 We are delighted to see you in Moscow, Russia, especially on the occasion of #VictoryDay, marking the victory by the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War.
We are marking an anniversary this year: thirty years ago our countries signed a framework friendship and cooperation treaty.
By the way, we would like to express our gratitude to Laos for handing over the T-34 tanks to us. They are symbols of Victory for us. Of course, this is instrumental in terms of being able to show them to the public and raising awareness among young people. Thank you very much.
Last year, we witnessed a rise in our trade and economic relations, even if it has been quite modest so far, with a 12 percent increase. Holders of the Mir card can use them in your country, which will definitely help attract more tourists.
We have been expanding our defence and security cooperation too.
Our two countries have been maintaining scientific and humanitarian ties. We are grateful to you, Mr President, and all your colleagues for supporting Russian language studies.
We have been effective and proactive in working together on the international stage, including within the United Nations. Promoting our strategic partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is a major foreign policy priority for us. ASEAN has substantially expanded the agenda dealing with our joint efforts after Laos assumed its Chairmanship.
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@RusEmbMalta Press release:
🇷🇺President Vladimir Putin’s Statement Following Victory Day Events
On May 11, 2025, President of Russia Vladimir Putin addressed the media, summarising the outcomes of the commemorative events held in Moscow from May 7-10, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
🕊️ Key highlights from the statement:
🔹 Russia reaffirms its readiness for serious peace negotiations with Ukraine, aimed at eliminating the root causes of the conflict and building a lasting, historical peace.
🔹 The President called on Kiev to resume direct talks, unconditionally, beginning May 15 in Istanbul, where the dialogue was previously held.
🔹 On May 12, President Putin will speak with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, asking him to facilitate the negotiations and provide a venue in Istanbul.
🔹 Russia hopes the talks will lead to real, mutual ceasefires, not just symbolic agreements.
🔹 The proposal is "on the table" – it is now up to the Ukrainian authorities and their Western sponsors to choose peace over ambition.
🌍 The President also reflected on the broader meaning of Victory Day:
🔸 Russia honours all who fought against Nazism – the Allies, Chinese soldiers, the Resistance in Europe, liberation fighters in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
🔸 The Victory Parade in Moscow featured military contingents from 13 nations, marching alongside Russian troops in a symbol of international brotherhood.
🔸 Leaders from countries such as Serbia, Slovakia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina visited Moscow despite enormous external pressure – their courage was acknowledged and deeply appreciated.
🔸 Russia values its strong ties with nations pursuing sovereign, independent policies, and believes that constructive relations with European states can be restored through mutual respect and historical truth.
🔸 The comprehensive strategic partnership with China was highlighted as a model for modern, equal international cooperation.
🔗Full statement.
📞Telephone Call with President Erdogan
Also on May 11, President Putin held a phone call with President Erdogan. The two leaders discussed the resumption of peace talks with Ukraine, to be held in Istanbul starting May 15. President Erdogan expressed full support for the initiative and confirmed Türkiye’s readiness to provide the necessary platform and assistance for negotiations aimed at achieving sustainable peace.
🤝 The leaders also discussed the expansion of bilateral trade and investment, including strategic cooperation in the energy sector.
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🕊️🇷🇺 On Victory Day, May 9, "Times of Malta" published an article by the Ambassador of Russia to Malta, Andrey Lopukhov, dedicated to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, its enduring historical significance, and the power of shared memory to unite generations and nations.
📖 Read the article here.
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🇷🇺«Бессмертный полк» вернулся на улицы Валлетты.
Впервые с 2019 года на Мальте в очном формате состоялась народная акция «Бессмертный полк». В День Победы 9 мая по улицам мальтийской столицы прошли российские соотечественники, а также граждане Мальты, неся портреты своих предков – героев, сражавшихся против нацизма.
Акция завершилась возложением цветов к мемориалу погибшим в мировых войнах в г. Флориана.
🕯️ Ранее в этот день в храме Дамасской иконы Богородицы в Валлетте настоятелем православной общины в честь св. Апостола Павла на Мальте архимандритом Алексием была совершена заупокойная лития о всех павших в годы Великой Отечественной войны в борьбе с нацизмом.
🇷🇺The Immortal Regiment returned to the streets of Valletta.
For the first time since 2019, the Immortal Regiment march was held in person in Malta. On May 9, Victory Day, Russian compatriots and Maltese citizens walked through the streets of the Maltese capital, carrying portraits of their ancestors - heroes who fought against Nazism.
The event concluded with a flower-laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Floriana, honoring those who perished in the world wars.
🕯️ Earlier that day, a memorial litany for all who fell in the Great Patriotic War was held at the Church of the Icon of the Mother of God of Damascus in Valletta. The service was conducted by Archimandrite Alexiy, head of the Orthodox community of St. Paul the Apostle in Malta.
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🎗About the "Immortal Regiment" march at the Russian Embassy in China
On May 9, the "Immortal Regiment" international patriotic march took place on the premises of the diplomatic mission. The march was led by Russian Ambassador Igor Morgulov and Belarusian Ambassador Alexander Chervyakov.
More than 800 people came to honor the memory of Soviet soldiers: diplomatic mission staff and their families, Russian students studying in Beijing, compatriots living there, and citizens of CIS countries and China.
To the accompaniment of wartime songs, participants marched with portraits of their family and friends—those who fought on the fronts of the Great Patriotic War, as well as Soviet volunteer pilots who helped the Chinese people in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Militarism.
We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who took part in the event.
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