Putin gave medal to Jaruzelski for collaborationist service
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin presented former Polish dictator Wojciech Jaruzelski with a World War II service medal during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of V-E Day.
While in Moscow receiving the Kremlin award, Jaruzelski gave interviews with the Russian media recalling his family's deportation to Siberia during the Stalin years, and, according to AP, "was quoted recalling the 'warmth of the Siberian soil.'"
AP reported on May 23, "Jaruzelski says he was quoted out of context, his voice quivering with anger at accusations that his loyalties were and remain with Moscow rather than with his own people."
"'This is such wickedness,' he said, his voice rising with emotion. 'Such a big problem was made of this, that I am not worthy of the name of a Pole.'"
While in Moscow receiving the Kremlin award, Jaruzelski gave interviews with the Russian media recalling his family's deportation to Siberia during the Stalin years, and, according to AP, "was quoted recalling the 'warmth of the Siberian soil.'"
AP reported on May 23, "Jaruzelski says he was quoted out of context, his voice quivering with anger at accusations that his loyalties were and remain with Moscow rather than with his own people."
"'This is such wickedness,' he said, his voice rising with emotion. 'Such a big problem was made of this, that I am not worthy of the name of a Pole.'"
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