Dear CCI Colleagues,
Edward Lozansky, President of the American University in Moscow, has been focused recently on the upcoming 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. That focus includes the war time relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States as close allies in the fight to defeat Nazi Germany. In recognition of that shared struggle and victory, commemorative celebrations of the ‘Spirit of the Elbe’ are being held in multiple locations in Russia now through May 9.
We have to ask, where is the similar celebratory recognition to be seen in the United States or in Europe today?
We consider Edward Lozansky a friend of CCI and we are pleased to share his recent article in Pluralia with you. We also share his dismay at the obvious lack of respect shown by much of the EU leadership toward the significance of the combined allies’ sacrifices to defeat Nazism.
“In the latest display of how low the so-called Western values in Europe have deteriorated, the EU leadership is urging the heads of this block’s states against participating in Moscow’s May 9 celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in WWII.”
https://pluralia.com/en/a/toward-a-historic-peace-summit
We send best wishes to all who are celebrating this historic event.
Sincerely,
The Directors
Center for Citizen Initiatives