Soviet Victory Day commemoration draws controversy in Vilnius

Soviet Victory Day commemoration draws controversy in Vilnius

As Russia marked Victory Day on Friday, dozens gathered at Antakalnis Cemetery in Vilnius to honour fallen Soviet soldiers. The holiday is celebrated by parts of Lithuania’s Russian-speaking community, although it is viewed negatively by most Lithuanians due to its embrace by the current Russian government.

Vilnius Mayor sent those celebrating Victory Day to the trash "for carnations and nostalgia": EADaily

EADaily, May 9th, 2025. Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas laughed at the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and advised those who decided to celebrate it to go to the dumpsters. According to RT, there was a characteristic inscription on the trash cans — "For carnations…

Police record May 9 infractions across Latvia but no serious trouble

Law enforcement officers have recorded dozens of violations in connection with attempts to mark Soviet 'Victory Day' in Latvia.

On the Day of Victory, the Hitler Army's junkies gathered in Antalnis Cemetery, where the Wolfs of the Light gave condoms to the cemetery and a garbage truck was brought to the soldiers' graves, and pictures of the car with the inscription "For nails, candles and Soviet nostalgia" were placed in Telegram by Mayor Vilnius Valdas Benkunskas.