German Chancellor Angela Merkel called the day of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, when fascist Germany attacked the USSR, “the reason for shame” for the German people. Her words report RIA Novosti.
In his video event, the Chancellor stated that the FRG “recognizes his continuing responsibility for the crimes of the Nazi regime.” Germans should work “in the name of peace and international order.”
“In a few days, June 22, the anniversary of the Attack of Nazi Germany will be held at the then Soviet Union. After the Second World War was unleashed in 1939 in 1939, two years later, Germany opened the following terrifying chapter. For us , Germans, this day is a reason for shame, “Merkel said.
She also called on the Germans to remember the debt to millions of victims and their descendants.
Previously, the German Chancellor said that the countries of the European Union (EU) should support the dialogue with Russia following the example of US President Joe Bayden. She noted that the dialogue with Moscow is needed from the point of view of the safety and stability of Europe, so it will continue, despite all the difficulties.