Operation in Ukraine for defense of Russian world: Russian envoy

Ambassador of Russia to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin has said that the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is for “the defense of those who consider themselves a part of the Russian world”.

“The ongoing actions in the context of the special military operation in Ukraine are widely perceived in Russia as a continuation of the same struggle for a world free of nationalistic ideology and for the defense of those who consider themselves a part of the Russian world,” he said.  

The Ambassador made the remark when addressing a reception hosted by the Russian embassy in Dhaka on the occasion of the Victory Day at a city hotel on Sunday evening.
 
As in the times of the Great Patriotic War, the envoy said that Russia is acting in conditions where its interests and security are threatened.

“The historical parallel between the fight against Nazism in the 1940s and contemporary events in the special military operation zone emphasises the continuity of Russia’s mission as a force confronting Nazism and defending its borders,” he said. 
 
“The goals of the special military operation will be achieved so that people could live without threat, so that people could live in accordance with the historical, cultural and spiritual traditions of their forefathers,” the ambassador continued.

He said Russia as the country that suffered the most from the horrors of the World War II and the Great Patriotic War for the sake of restoring peace on the continent, will never allow the lessons of the past to be forgotten.

"Any attempts to distort the historical truth, whitewash Nazi criminals and their accomplices, diminish the role of the Soviet people in the victorious end of the war are blasphemous and must be stopped", he stressed.

This year, Russia together with its allies is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany. 

The Ambassador highlighted the decisive role of the USSR in defeating Nazi Germany and liberating Eastern and Central Europe.

This year celebrations carry special significance since they mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the USSR in the Great Patriotic War on May 9, 1945.

Sattar Mia, President of the Russian Friendship Society with Bangladesh, delivered welcome remarks. 

The cultural part of the program consisted of the performance by the Russian folk ensemble "Obraz" brought to Dhaka by the National Group company. 

The repertoire included ballet and folk dances from different Russian regions.