INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The ruling United Russia party is working to rein in excessive focus on the war in Ukraine as it prepares for celebrations marking the
Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, the Kommersant business newspaper reported Saturday, citing remarks made by party
Some pro-war figures have advocated for expanding the war beyond Ukraine, portraying it as a wider fight against the West.Meanwhile,
organized by United Russia, arguing that the party has focused too much on soldiers who fought in Ukraine.Senior party member Vladimir
Yakushev urged the United Russia to ensure that veterans of previous wars are included in projects honoring military service so they are not
overshadowed by Ukraine war veterans, Kommersant reported.These discussions come ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in
WWII, which Russia and several former Soviet republics celebrate as Victory Day on May 9.As part of the commemoration, United Russia is
broaden its historical focus, Kommersant notes that President Vladimir Putin has issued directives to name streets, schools and universities
after soldiers who fought in Ukraine.
