On May 8, a solemn parade will be held in London for Victory Day over Nazism. This year, he will make a special sound: for the first time he will take part in the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by the UK Defense Minister John Gili, emphasizing the symbolism of their presence in the context of modern war in Europe.
"In the midst of the first full -scale war in Europe since the Second World War, it is quite appropriate that the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which today are fighting for the forefront for freedom, will be presented at this event," Gili said in a statement, Reuters .
The Parade on May 8 is traditionally dedicated to the end of World War II in Europe. This year, it will have not only a historical but also acutely relevant component. The presence of the Ukrainian military will become a visual and moral reminder: the struggle for freedom in Europe is ongoing, and its epicenter is now in Ukraine.
In addition to the military of the Armed Forces, the parade will be attended by the UK Armed Forces, as well as military from the British Commonwealth - Australia, Canada and New Zealand. This is another signal of the unity of the democratic world in the face of aggression.
The inclusion of Ukrainian military in the parade in London is a powerful political message. On the day when Europe remembers the victory over Nazism, the modern struggle for freedom receives a clear parallel. The demonstrative support of Ukraine on such a day is both the response of Russia, which tries to monopolize the memory of the Second World War, and a gesture of solidarity from the Allies.
For Ukrainians, this parade is not about celebration, but about stability. The presence of their military in the center of London is not a triumph, but a testimony that their struggle is still ongoing. But it has support and dignity that the world is ready to demonstrate openly.
