Zakharova called the Baltics' demarche regarding fireworks in Moscow savage
The protests of the authorities of the Baltic countries against the fireworks that are held in Moscow on the occasion of the liberation of European capitals from the Nazis can only be called absurd and blasphemous.
This briefing was announced by official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
“Yesterday, the Estonian Foreign Ministry expressed protest to Russia over plans to organize a fireworks show in honor of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Tallinn from Nazi troops, calling this date the date of the re-occupation of Estonia. Later, Lithuania and Latvia joined Tallinn. How does the Foreign Ministry assess such a reaction?” - the question was asked.
“When I saw this news last night, it was no longer possible to immediately document or refute it, I thought it was some kind of mistake. We are actually talking about fireworks on the territory of our country. It is not clear why we should ask for what reason we should hold it. This is some kind of new word. Then, indeed, it turned out that representatives of our embassies in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia and Latvia were told that these countries consider the Soviet period of their history as an “occupation” (this is their traditional position) and object to holding fireworks,” Zakharova noted.
“This demarche reflects the absurd, blasphemous line of the authorities of the mentioned states. I want to tell everyone who doesn’t know or has forgotten that millions of people on the planet, together with Russia, will celebrate the anniversary of the greatest Victory over fascism in history. These celebrations include, but are not limited to, April 10, 2019 to May 9, 2020. fireworks in Moscow's Victory Park to commemorate the memorable dates of the liberation of Soviet and European cities from fascist invaders.
I would like to add that these fireworks are given in memory of people who are practically no longer with us. Many died in those years, giving their lives for the freedom of people. Many marched and fought not for political values, not for slogans, but so that our planet, in particular Europe, had a chance for a peaceful, calm life. It is in honor of these people that fireworks will be given,” said a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.
“But in general, of course, it seems to me that it is simply indecent to tell the state what to do on its territory. Moreover, it sounds wild in such words and formulations,” Zakharova added.
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