Russia fought on Hitler's side?
I believe Hitler would say differently.
During 1939 to mid 1941 nazi Germany and communist Russia were allies.
When Hitler invaded the western half of Poland.
Stalin at the same time invaded and occupied the eastern half of Poland.
Curiously, both England and France declared war on Germany for invading western Poland, but nothing was said to Russia for their role in invading the other half of Poland...
There is no doubt that without the Soviet troops there wouldn't have been a victory over Nazi Germany and there wouldn't be Polish nation now. But, on the other hand, the USSR came as occupation force, not liberation.
Sept, 22 Slovakian PM dared to say the truth as was:
The Red Army, together with the Czech and Slovak soldiers, paid the highest price for the liberation of Slovakia during World War II. The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, commented on the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Kalinov village.
"Alone during the liberation struggle for Kalinov fell 1,200 Soviet soldiers," quotes the portal zoznam.sk Pellegrini.
He also addressed the need for, the
Populism as well as attempts to fight to distort the course and results of World War II.
"Unfortunately, we live in a time when it is very fashionable to deny history, falsify facts and adapt reality to today's political goals. We are amazed to hear historical versions whose sole purpose is to fit into the current political interpretation of a single person. So today I want to say clearly: The Red Army has, along with the competing Czechs and Slovaks, representatives of many other nations and the Romanian army
the highest price for the liberation Slovakia. "
Pellegrini urged his young compatriots not to forget history and their heroes. "We must be proud and always honor those who fought for our freedom," the Prime Minister continued.
"The highest price paid": Slovak Prime Minister honors Red Army
Earlier in Bulgaria, it was proposed to reconsider the role of the USSR in the liberation of Europe.
Prime Minister of Slovakia recalled the role of the Soviet army in the liberation of the country | tellerreport.com