The U.S. was determined with a representative at the celebrations of Victory Day in the Russian capital
The American Ambassador in Moscow John Tefft will represent the U.S. at the celebrations in the Russian capital on may 9 in honor of the 70th anniversary of Victory in the great Patriotic war, say news agencies referring to the administration of Barack Hussein Obama.
about it informs "news Agency" on Thursday, citing Associated Press. Until recently, Washington has not announced who will represent the U.S. at the Victory parade.
first Saturday their participation in the festivities agreed by the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova. 6 April, it was announced that the head of Serbia Tomislav Nikolic has decided to accept Russia's proposal on the participation of Serbian soldiers in the parade on red square in the Russian capital on may 9. In addition, the military of South Ossetia also have the opportunity to participate in the Victory parade. 5 April, it was announced that the head of Vietnam Truong tan sang will attend the may 9 celebrations in red square. on 4 April, the head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov said that his participation at the celebrations confirmed 25 leaders of foreign countries and several international organizations. However, this year the head of some countries will not attend the festive event. So, to visit Moscow on may 9 did not want the U.S. President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Cameron D., head of the European Council Donald Tusk, President of Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Finland, Montenegro, Croatia, as well as the premiere of the Netherlands and Norway. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also made the decision not to visit Moscow on may 9 to participate in the Victory parade. Media told that she does not want to " offend the Ukrainian government ". However in a press-service of the Chancellor stated that Merkel will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on may 10.
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