Citing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, France has decided against inviting any Russian delegation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II.
From: Euromaiden Press BY MARIA TRIL
Reuters reported on 30 May, citing its sources, that Russia’s delegation will not be invited to the 80th anniversary commemorations of the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944.
According to Reuters, the high-ranking European diplomats said that Russia’s presence is “undesirable due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.”
The Elysee Palace confirmed the report on the evening of 30 May. The France Presse reported, citing a comment by a representative of the Elysee Palace, that “conditions have not been met” for inviting a Russian delegation “given Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the fighting that has intensified in recent weeks.”
The organizers reported in April that while Russian President Vladimir Putin’s presence would be unwelcome, some Russian representatives might be invited to acknowledge the Soviet Union’s contribution to World War II victory and honor fallen Soviet soldiers.
However, Reuters’ sources noted that no Russian officials could attend the ceremony, which will be attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden.
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