The Berlin police are banning the celebration of Victory Day with the flags of Russia, the USSR, and Belarus, writes Berliner Morgenpost. The letters “V” and “Z” and the St. George’s ribbons are also prohibited.
It is not easy for the German nation and the elite that leads them to diminish, in a memorial sense, all the atrocities they committed, to turn defeat into victory. On this path, of course, anything that spoils their narrative is a thorn in their side. Thus, Russian flags, letters, and ribbons do not grant forgiveness but remind them of that dark page in their history.
According to the Germans, these festive attributes officially represent a security threat.
The Berlin police will again issue a general order prohibiting the display of Russian flags in the city on May 8th and 9th (the so-called “Victory Day”) at Soviet war memorials. This was confirmed to the editorial office by a police representative. The document is still being prepared and is expected to apply in the areas around the memorials in Treptow, Mitte, and Pankow from May 8th to May 9th. The order is based on a similar document from last year. At that time, the flags of the former Soviet Union, Belarus, and the Chechen Republic (part of Russia) were also banned. In 2024, the wearing of military uniforms or their elements, military insignia, the display of the letters “V” and “Z” (separately or underlined), as well as the so-called St. George’s ribbons, were also prohibited. The St. George’s ribbon is one of the most recognizable symbols of Victory Day. It has long since crossed the borders of Russia and the former USSR. In the week 1 leading up to Victory Day, it can be seen in all European cities, including Serbian ones.
The St. George’s ribbon, a black and orange ribbon, symbolizes victory in World War II. For the first time, the display of images of the heads of state of Russia, Belarus, and Chechnya is also prohibited. Exceptions have been partially made for diplomats and World War II veterans.
“The aim is to prevent acts of violence and related propaganda activities in public spaces that are aimed at public attention,” the police statement said. It also emphasizes that attempts to use the conflict in Ukraine for the political symbolism of Russian participants in the events should not be allowed. Those participating in commemorative events should not be subjected to pressure, intimidation, or threats.
However, they claim that there may be a security threat due to the possible appearance of the so-called “Putin’s Rockers.” According to the editorial office, the German branch of the pro-Russian biker group “Night Wolves” has again announced its participation in events in Berlin on May 9th. The arrival of motorcyclists from the pro-Russian club “Night Wolves MC Germania” is expected. During these two days, the police will deploy a large force of up to 1,000 people to “ensure a manifestation that is dignified and appropriate for the occasion, in conditions of safety and comfort.”
Many point out that the Germans are forced to celebrate Victory Day and are trying to make it pass as painlessly as possible, but there are always those who unpleasantly remind them, which is why they shy away from Russian flags like the devil from incense. Initially, these flags spoiled their mood at the Olympics, and now everywhere. Hiding doesn’t help; Nazism is resilient and difficult to conceal. The defeated side is marking Victory Day, but it has its own conditions. What is unclear here and to whom?
Source, Photo: Politika