MOSCOW, March 7. /TASS/. Western countries led by the United States have unleashed an unprincipled information war against Russia, saying that they were the main contributors to the defeat of fascism, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday during a conference call with the Russian armed forces’ command.
"Western countries, led by the United States, have unleashed an absolutely unprincipled information wat against Russia. Our adversaries actively and shamelessly promote the lie that it is they who made the main contribution to the defeat of fascism and the end of World War II," Shoigu said before discussing the main military and political activities on the eve of the 78th anniversary of Victory.
"This and any attempts to falsify the historical truth must end. We have no right to allow the lessons of the terrible tragedy, to which Nazism led humanity in the 20th century, to be twisted and forgotten," the defense chief pointed out.
Shoigu noted that this should be the main focus of military command’s efforts in preparation for the Victory Day celebrations. According to him, over 43,000 events have been planned for the celebration.
The Russian Defense Minister pointed out that honoring the veterans of the Great Patriotic War and participants in the special military operation, as well as providing social support to their families would also be an important part of the work. Shoigu added that preparation of train tours, excursions, as well as teleconferences between servicemen and their relatives and friends have already started. Parcels, letters, and congratulations are being delivered to military medical institutions.