Reuters: Putin may not come to Auschwitz this month
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As Reuters reported, Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely no to take part in events celebrating 70th anniversary of liberating Auschwitz death camp in Poland. Russian leader is to be discouraged due to an atmosphere of distrust caused by the Ukrainian conflict.
Putin’s absence would be shown as Soviet Army was the one to liberate the camp.
Polish government did not send official invitations, which has been done by the organizers (Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and International Auschwitz Council). Nevertheless, Ministry of Foreign Affair notified foreign states by sending a “note verbale” (a diplomatic form of unofficial invitation). An anonymous source cited by Reuters claimed that President Putin was to feel offended with this way of treating Russian delegation.
Poland has been one of the biggest critics of Russian operation in Ukraine since the crisis emerged.
The 70th anniversary of Auschwitz concentration camp will take place on January 27.
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