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Russian Ambassador Attends Seelower Höhen Memorial Despite Exclusion Guidelines

The attendance of Sergej Netschajew at the 80th anniversary commemoration reignites debate over the Auswärtiges Amt's recommendation to exclude Russian and Belarusian representatives.

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Overview

  • The 80th anniversary of the Seelower Höhen battle is being marked with a solemn ceremony to honor tens of thousands of fallen soldiers, including Soviet troops.
  • Russian Ambassador Sergej Netschajew participated in the event, although the Auswärtiges Amt advised against inviting representatives from Russia and Belarus.
  • The Auswärtiges Amt's recommendation aims to prevent the use of WWII history to justify Russia's ongoing military actions in Ukraine.
  • Local politicians, including representatives from CDU, SPD, and BSW, criticized the exclusion guidance as undermining the purpose of remembrance.
  • Organizers in Seelow did not actively invite Russian officials but also did not ask them to leave, emphasizing the focus on honoring the dead without political interference.