Today marks the 75th anniversary of the historic meeting of Soviet and American soldiers shook hands on the bridge over the river Elbe. “This event was a harbinger of a decisive defeat of the Nazi regime,” said the leaders.
Vladimir Putin and Donald trump called the meeting on the Elbe the culmination of a huge effort of many countries and peoples, United in the framework of the Declaration by the United Nations of 1942. “This joint struggle has demanded huge sacrifices of millions of soldiers, sailors, and civilians in many theatres of military action,” they stressed.
the President noted the contribution of millions of men and women on the labor front produced enormous quantities of military products and has played a key role in providing the allied forces with the means to victory.
“spirit of the Elbe” is an example of how our countries can put aside conflict, to build trust and cooperate for a common purpose, leaders said. “Giving back today the most serious challenges of the XXI century, we pay tribute to the valor and courage of all those who fought together to defeat fascism. Their heroic feat will never be forgotten,” concluded Putin and trump.
