By John Q. Hosedrinker Vladimir Putin not welcome at French ceremony for 80th anniversary of D-day. Did I miss something? Why would Russia be present? They took no role in the landings. Nobody will be mad if he shows up. Well, he will be after getting turned over to The Hague. The Hague issued an arrest warrant long time ago. How many Soviets stormed Omaha beach? Not sure he’d want to be in attendance to begin with. Lt. Spears has a cigarette for him. Considering the current circumstances it would’ve been news if he WAS invited. It reminded him that the Russians (Soviets) couldn’t have won WW2 without the other allies. Should they allow him to come?
Putin should be welcome to come if he dares, but not expect to leave freely. Like he would go there if he was welcomed, given his high-risk profile facing international arrest warrants. He hasn’t set foot on places that are not his puppet states or absolutely friendly since the Ukraine invasion. Can’t promise they’ll return him though to The Hague and he is certainly welcome there. Consider the ICC is right next door; Putin is not getting anywhere near there in his lifetime. The commemoration serves as a stark reminder that Russia was not part of the D-day landings, raising questions about his presence.
Good. Him and all his cronies and sympathizers should be banned from everything and everywhere outside of Russia. When he’s served his time for war crimes, then he still won’t be welcome anywhere. The whole world should cut Russia off as much as possible to everything possible for as long as this illegal act continues. His own daughter hates him, indicating the depth of his unpopularity. It’s no surprise that he wasn’t a huge fan of the commemoration, as it highlights the role of the allies in WW2 without the Soviets.
Would he be arrested as a war criminal if he came? He should absolutely come; it will be entertaining with an international arrest warrant. That will teach him not to invade other countries, massacre its people, and commit genocide. Oh wait… Surely, he would not attend such an event knowing the consequences. This isn’t news; it’s common sense that inviting Putin to a ceremony honoring D-day veterans might raise a few eyebrows.
In conclusion, the decision to not invite Vladimir Putin to the French ceremony for the 80th anniversary of D-day seems justifiable given his controversial reputation and the potential legal consequences. The Hague arrest warrant looms large over his international travels, making it highly unlikely that he would risk attending such an event. The commemoration of D-day serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the allies during WW2, a message that might not resonate well with Putin’s narrative. Ultimately, his absence from such a significant historical event is perhaps for the best, sparing both controversy and complications. I believe that the decision to exclude Vladimir Putin from the French ceremony for the 80th anniversary of D-day is both understandable and justifiable. It’s no secret that Putin’s presence would have raised eyebrows, given his controversial reputation and the potential legal implications associated with his attendance. The Hague arrest warrant hanging over him is a clear deterrent that would likely deter him from stepping foot anywhere near such a high-profile event.
Putin’s absence also highlights the fact that Russia, or the Soviet Union during WW2, did not play a direct role in the D-day landings. This historical context contradicts Putin’s narrative and emphasizes the crucial role played by the allies in achieving victory during the war. The commemoration serves as a sobering reminder of the sacrifices made by the allies, a message that might not sit well with Putin’s revisionist views on history.
The sentiment that Putin should be welcome but not expect to leave freely speaks volumes about the international perception of his actions. Calls for his arrest for alleged war crimes further reinforce the negative sentiments towards him on the global stage. It’s evident that his presence at such an event would have sparked controversy and potentially led to diplomatic complications.
In the end, the decision to not invite Putin to the ceremony for the 80th anniversary of D-day appears to be a prudent choice. It avoids unnecessary conflict and distractions, allowing the focus to remain on honoring and remembering the sacrifices of the veterans who participated in the historic event. Putin’s absence spares the occasion from potential disruptions and ensures that the commemoration retains its solemn and respectful tone.