Harare, May 10, 2025 – Russia celebrated the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War in Zimbabwe with a ceremony at the Heritage Village, adjacent to the African Liberation Museum in this capital.
Russian Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Nikolai Krasilnikov, received congratulations from Cuban Chargé d'Affaires Luis Enrique González Acosta, to whom he expressed the honor of having President Miguel Díaz-Canel with him at the celebrations in Moscow's Red Square.
We pay tribute to all those who heroically gave their lives to save humanity, the Ambassador stated, setting a challenge to prevent a repetition of these events.
Krasilnikov highlighted the significance of the victory over fascism 80 years ago as an event that affects all of humanity, also facilitating the end of World War II.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Sheillah Chikomo highlighted Russia's contribution and sacrifice for a better world.
The Heads of Missions of Belarus, Serbia, and China shared their admiration for May 9th, the liberation from fascism, and, in particular, the need to avoid the manipulation of history.