Germany Bans Soviet, Russian Symbols; Moscow Condemns Move

Germany has officially banned the display of Soviet and Russian symbols in Berlin on May 8 and 9, prompting strong condemnation from the Russian embassy in Germany. The ban aims to prevent glorification of aggression during WWII remembrance days.

6 May, 15:45 — 6 May, 15:45

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Germany officially bans Soviet and Russian symbols on 8 and 9 May

Berlin police published an administrative order on 6 May restricting freedom of assembly and access to public spaces in the areas around three Soviet war memorials from 06:00 on 8 May until 22:00 on 9 May.

By Ivanna Kostina,VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

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Germany Bans Soviet, Russian Symbols; Moscow Condemns Move

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Germany officially bans Soviet and Russian symbols on 8 and 9 May

L'ambassade de Russie en Allemagne dénonce l'interdiction de la symbolique soviétique à Berlin les 8 et 9 mai

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