Great Patriotic War

Putin is waging a war of symbols to humiliate Ukrainians - Washington Post Russian President Vladimir Putin handed out medals in a special ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of World War II Feb. 20. It is also striking for the contrast to Ukrainian celebrations on the same day. Ukrainians commemorated a completely different day, the moment the Maidan protests turned bloody. 27.02.15 22:05 147 602 875 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

“West ignores us just like before WWII, while NATO escalates its aggressive actions at our borders,” - Putin President Vladimir Putin of Russia believes that the military advance of the Third Reich on the Soviet Union could have been prevented if the West had not pursued a policy of deterrence “which is still underway." 22.06.16 17:19 16 468 107