Germany maintains diplomatic boycott, bars Russia from WWII memorial Related news

Federaţia Rusă

BERLIN Germany will not invite Russia's ambassador to its main commemoration marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, German media reported Thursday. The parliament removed Russian Ambassador Sergej Netschajew from the invitation list for the May 8 ceremony, following guidance from the Foreign Ministry, according to the DPA news agency. The Belarusian ambassador will also be excluded. In a letter to federal states, municipalities, and memorial sites, the Foreign Ministry advised