Categories: policy

The speaker of the Estonian Parliament called “Immortal regiment” a symbol of repression

The speaker of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) Henn Billwas called the action “Immortal regiment” a symbol of repression. About it reports Delfi.

“Of course, marking May 9, it is known that for Estonians this means 50 years of oppression and occupation, and the spitting image of the bronze soldiers of the red army and the so-called “Immortal regiment” for us, represent the invaders, plunderers, are a symbol of repression and killings,” said Pillois.

He called the ban the St. George’s ribbon “fight with windmills, which will be of little use”. “Despite the Kremlin’s attempts to falsify and change the story, the truth always comes out”, — said the speaker.

Billwas called “actively refute the lies” of Moscow as “local”, the Estonian and world level. “As it did recently, the Riigikogu, when Russia blamed Poland for the outbreak of the Second world war,” he added.

In January the Parliament of Latvia adopted a special statement in which has accused Moscow of distorting the history of the Second world war. The MPs argue that Russian officials have denied the occupation of the Republic and downplay the role of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. The Sejm declared that the end of the Second world war did not bring the countries of Central and Eastern Europe for liberation, because unlike Western European States, they were occupied by the Soviet Union.

© 2020, paradox. All rights reserved.

paradox

Share
Published by
paradox

Recent Posts

Relations with West, national resilience and forging victory: Key takeaways from Putin’s inauguration

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially been sworn into office for a fifth term. In…

2 hours ago

Russia issues military ultimatum to UK

Moscow will retaliate against British targets in Ukraine or elsewhere if Kiev uses UK-provided missiles…

1 day ago

Zelensky can’t ‘mobilize God’ – Russian church

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky cannot enlist God in Kiev’s fight against Moscow, the Russian Orthodox…

2 days ago

Ukrainians are God’s chosen people – Zelensky

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has proclaimed that God is an “ally” of Ukraine in the…

2 days ago

Israel ready for temporary truce with Hamas – Netanyahu

Israel is willing to pause its military offensive in Gaza if Hamas releases all the…

2 days ago

Some EU states still consider Russia ‘good friend’ – Borrell

The EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, has admitted that not every member state agrees to…

3 days ago