Don’t go to Russia’s WW2 victory day celebrations, EU warns European leaders

Foreign Commissioner Kallas warns EU member states and candidate countries not to follow Putin's invitation to the "Day of Victory" on May 9. Slovak Prime Minister Fico is opposed – not the only one.

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Top EU diplomat issues 'do not' warning to Europe as Russia prepares for event

Moscow has reportedly extended Victory Day parade invites to the leaders of China, India, Brazil, Slovakia, and Serbia.

EU urges candidate states not to celebrate WW2 victory in Moscow

Countries aspiring to join the EU should not take part in the 80th anniversary celebrations of Russia's victory in World War II, the bloc's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has said. Victory Day, one of Russia's most important public holidays, is marked by a large military parade on Red Square and a moment of silence to honor the estimated 26.6 million Soviet lives lost during the war against Nazi Germany and its allies. Some EU officials have argued …