the American Ambassador in Moscow John Sullivan commented on the Twitter message, which White house officials did not mention the merits of the USSR in the victory over Nazism. According to the diplomat, this tweet was not aimed at “the rewriting of history.”
the Diplomat said in comments to RBC that was shocked by the reaction to the publication. Sullivan explained that the message on Twitter, it was addressed to the British allies with which the United States closely cooperated during the Second world war.
According to the Ambassador, Washington’s purpose was not to mention all the allies. In this case, the United States would have to apologize not only Russia, but also, for example, Canada, France, Polish squadrons in the composition of the air force of great Britain.
however, Sullivan said that no one was trying to belittle the role of the Soviet troops, because the USSR suffered during world war II.
Earlier on the page the White house there was a congratulatory message, which says that on may 8, 1945 America and Britain “won a victory over the Nazis.” “The American spirit will always win,” – said the publication.
On May 8, 1945, America and Great Britain had victory over the Nazis! br>
“America’s spirit will always win. In the end, that’s what happens.” pic.twitter.com/umCOwRXWlB
