9 May for Turkey: Devoid of Significance

... need to understand that the use of sensitive topics concerning the historical memory and perception of particular events should be as correct as possible, so as not to cause harm to bilateral relations or to the country’s image. In this context Turkey, whose past is closely interconnected with the history of Russia, is a clear example of how the interpretation of one people’s most important events differs from the position of another. For example, 9 May 2015 could have seen the first top-level ...