Blinken Accuses Russia of Distorting History

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused Russian President of distorting history in his remarks commemorating the 77th anniversary of Victory Day. The report was published by Iz.ru.

“While we rightfully celebrate the liberation of many countries from the Nazis and their allies, it is important that we also pay tribute to those who had to suffer under tyranny for many decades before they finally gained the freedom to choose their path,” the statement read.

Blinken stated that conflict has flared up again in Europe and called to “resist those who today seek to exploit historical memory.” According to him, the Russian Federation allegedly exploits history to justify its special operation for the defense of Donbas, while those who embody the spirit of the victors of World War II are Ukrainians.

Earlier, on May 5, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price announced that the state does not intend to change its strategy regarding Russia and Ukraine. When asked about the change in U.S. rhetoric for Victory Day, Price responded that May 8 and 9 are significant days not only for Russia but also for Europe and the U.S.

He emphasized that the U.S. will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine and exert pressure on Russia. Among other things, the White House administration, while issuing congratulations on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of victory over Nazism, stated that “on May 8, 1945, America and Great Britain defeated the Nazis. The spirit of America always prevails; that’s how it is.”

The role of the Soviet people, who turned the tide of World War II and suffered the greatest losses, was not mentioned. Following this, the Russian embassy in the U.S. called on Washington to stop rewriting the history of World War II.