Putin pointed to the consolidation of a number of countries around a common victory over Nazism.

The participation of many leaders of countries and international organizations in the celebration of Victory Day is evidence of the consolidation around the universal victory over Nazism. This was announced on May 11 by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference.

"We see such a wide participation of delegations from foreign countries and international organizations as inspiring evidence of genuine consolidation around the enduring ideas and values of our common Great Victory," the President said.

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