Germany threatens to remove Russian ambassador in row over WWII commemorations

100-Year-Old Marine Breaks Down Crying: This Isn’t The Country We Fought For

U.S. Marine Carl Spurlin Dekel, who fought in World War II, had a special message for his fellow Americans as he turned 100 years old. Sadly, he broke down crying over the current state of our country. U.S. Marine Carl Spurlin Dekel (Credit: YouTube) Much of what American soldiers fought for in World War II has “gone down the drain,” according to U.S. Marine Carl Spurlin Dekel, who was interviewed as he celebrated his 100th birthday. Dekel says …

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.