OREANDA-NEWS. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel exchanged congratulations over the phone on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Europe and the whole world from fascism.

“For Russia and Germany, this date has a special, symbolic meaning,” the Kremlin press service claimed. It is known that the interlocutors stated the importance of preserving the historical memory of the tragic events of the Second World War. “In particular, they expressed confidence that in both countries they will never forget about the German patriots who selflessly fought against the Nazi regime,” the release of the press service reads.

Putin and Merkel also emphasized that Russia and Germany are partners in solving many problems. The politicians agreed that Moscow and Berlin would continue to provide mutual help in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic.