Ukrainians attempt to disrupt Victory Day memorial event in Amsterdam — Russian embassy
What to know about Dutch Government Shelter Policies
The Russian Embassy in the Netherlands informed TASS that an 'Immortal Regiment' memorial event in Amsterdam was disrupted by a group of Ukrainian refugees. The embassy claims the disruptors are neo-Nazis, while the event was organized by Dutch citizens.
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What happened
"Refugees" from Ukraine, fleeing the Kiev authorities and staying in the Netherlands, are behind the attempted disruption of the annual "Immortal Regiment" memorial event in Amsterdam, the Russian Embassy in the kingdom told TASS.
Why it matters
"As far as we know, this year's commemorative event was organized primarily by Dutch citizens through the 'Platform for Peace and Solidarity.' Those who tried to disrupt the gathering were not subjects of the kingdom, but an openly Nazi group of Ukrainian…
Common ground
The embassy added that the display of neo-Nazi flags by the attackers clearly shows who the Dutch authorities have "given shelter to." "This creates a completely surreal picture: Bandera supporters and Hitler admirers, hosted by local authorities, threaten…
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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Appeal to Fear: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.
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The Russian Embassy in the Netherlands informed TASS that an 'Immortal Regiment' memorial event in Amsterdam was disrupted by a group of Ukrainian refugees. The embassy claims the disruptors are neo-Nazis, while the event was organized by Dutch citizens.
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