"Victory Day over fascism is a significant date for Ukraine and Azerbaijan, our peoples know the price of a fair peace for sure," Ambassador of Ukraine to Azerbaijan Yuriy Husyev wrote in an opinion piece dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism, Report informs.
He emphasized that Ukraine pays tribute and gratitude to all those who fought Nazism and honors the memory of the fallen soldiers and victims of the bloodiest and most brutal war in the history of mankind.
"This date is especially significant for both Ukraine and Azerbaijan. The families of our peoples know the price of a just peace for sure," the ambassador wrote, emphasizing that during the war, Ukraine lost more than 8 million people, 5 million of whom were civilians and 3 million soldiers.
At the same time, Husyev emphasized that no country can claim an exclusive role in the victory over Nazism, which was the result of the titanic efforts of dozens of states and hundreds of peoples. The diplomat noted that wars always lead to disasters and colossal casualties, so its glorification and romanticization provoke the escalation of new conflicts.
"We call on the international community to honor the memory of the victims of World War II, relying on historical truth," the ambassador emphasized.