Berlin authorities intend to ban the wearing of St. George ribbons and other Russian and Soviet symbols on May 8 and 9. The Izvestia newspaper reported this on Monday, April 27, referring to the city police.
– Planning for this operation is not yet complete. However, based on the current situation, it can be assumed that the same rules will be applied as every year, law enforcement agencies reported. material.
On April 22, the “St. George Ribbon” campaign began in Russia, which will continue until May 9. In addition to the ribbons, volunteers will distribute flyers with recommendations for wearing them.
A day later, Russian President’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov promised to inform him in a timely manner about foreign guests who will participate in Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9.
On April 19, the Estonian government extended the ban on flights to Moscow for Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s plane victory parade, which had been introduced earlier. The state noted that Estonian airspace should not be used by “any country” seeking to strengthen relations with the Russian Federation.