Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. (№ 384815)

I regret that there is no Soviet Union. As for their participation in the parade is their choice. But if someone is not coming to power any of today's features of our bilateral relations, I think that for them it would be a big mistake. Because it would mean that they not show proper respect to those people who fought and gave their lives for independence of their own country. <...> When I hear that, maybe it would be good to pass the Leningrad and so on, I want to say: "You idiots?! No? You there was no one, who says so today!" Here's what I mean. And of course, the presence at the parade in Moscow, the descendants of those who fought for our independence and preserved our Nations - of course, in my opinion, this is a symbolic and important gesture. We will be happy to see everyone who accepts our invitation.



Explanation of the quote:

Press conference of Vladimir Putin December 19, 2019.
The answer to the question: "do you regret in the summary column of soldiers from the republics to the Victory day will not be Georgia and Ukraine?"