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Germany has deployed two warships to the Indo-Pacific region to protect freedom of navigation amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan. In Moscow, President Vladimir Putin marked VE Day with a military parade, vowing that Russia will not allow threats to its sovereignty. Putin also defended upcoming exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons as a standard military procedure.
UK Lockdown Easing, Garden Centers and "Curtain Wranglers"
The UK government is beginning a minor easing of restrictions by allowing garden centers to reopen. Despite the lockdown, many citizens were observed in parks over the VE Day bank holiday weekend, leading to nearly 9,000 police fines. Reports from the NHS indicate a rise in "curtain wranglers," or citizens who act as informants by reporting their neighbors for lockdown violations.
VE Day 75th Anniversary, Netherlands Silence and Media Neglect
The 75th anniversary of VE Day passed with little recognition from American media, which focused instead on White House COVID-19 cases. In the Netherlands, the traditional two minutes of silence on May 4th was observed, though public celebrations were canceled. Commentators suggested that the lack of patriotic coverage is influenced by a globalist agenda that frowns upon nationalist events celebrating the defeat of Hitler.
International leaders gathered in Poland and France to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. While European nations held solemn ceremonies, Russia prepared for a massive military parade on May 9th, asserting that the Soviet Union was the primary force in defeating Nazi Germany. The United States' lack of a major public celebration compared to European counterparts is noted.
Professor Stephen Cohen discusses the significance of "Victory Day" (May 9th) in Russia, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany. He contrasts the deep, authentic mourning in Russia—where 27.5 million citizens died—with the lack of VE Day observances in the United States. Putin's visit to Crimea on this holiday is framed as a powerful appeal to Russian national identity.
Nigel Farage delivers a speech in the European Parliament criticizing "Europe Day" as an attempt to smash democracy. He compares the current economic collapse in Greece to the German elections of 1932, warning that the Eurozone's failure could lead to a rebirth of national socialism.
