Actually, on March 18, the anniversary of the annexation of Crimea, there should be a party in the usual way in the Russian capital Moscow: a big concert was planned in the famous Luzhniki stadium, Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin was supposed to be there. are too. Now the event has suddenly been cancelled…
Instead, the anniversary will be celebrated this Saturday with smaller events in a number of regions, the Vedomosti daily reported on Thursday. Until recently, preparations for the mass event were made.
Vague reasoning
Russia captured Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Participants for the event were sought through social networks. They were lured with free food and performances by musicians considered patriotic. “For reasons beyond our control, the format of Crimea reunification celebrations with Russia has changed in the city,” the organizers said. A further explanation has not yet been given.
Most recently, on February 22, crowds of participants were brought to a concert at the Luzhniki stadium. The concert was seen as a demonstration of Russia’s unity shortly before the anniversary of Putin’s attack on Ukraine. Putin himself also showed up.
Source: Krone
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