Germany threatens to remove Russian ambassador in row over WWII commemorations

In Torgau, the meeting of Soviet and US soldiers is commemorated 80 years ago. Russia's ambassador is there – with a propaganda symbol on the reverse.

The plot with the (non) participation of Russian Ambassador Sergei Nechaev in Germany at the ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II has neither end nor place.

The Russian ambassador wants to do it again. After commemorating the Battle of the Sealow Heights, Sergei Nechayev also wants to take part in the "Elbe Day". He vehemently defends the attack on Ukraine. For the organizers it is a dilemma.

At the Elbe Day in Torgau this year it will be especially political. Why an announced guest provides for discussions.

Representatives of Russia are excluded from many official events commemorating the victims of the Hitler regime. Moscow's ambassador was allowed to attend in Torgau on Friday, but was reproved.

Can we celebrate the end of the Nazi dictatorship together with Russian representatives 80 years ago? In East Germany this question is answered very differently. An overview.