Online Reporter
Gibson Nyikadzino
Zimpapers Politics Hub
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa’s attendance of Russia’s Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow tomorrow demonstrates “very special” solidarity between the two historical allies and brotherly nations, Russia’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Nikolai Krasilnikov has said.
Tomorrow marks the 80th anniversary of Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany.
Mr Krasilnikov said President Mnangagwa’s presence in Moscow, side by side with President Vladimir Putin, emphasises the close and special relations between the two countries.
Zimbabwe and Russia share common values and historical ties dating back to the liberation struggle, solidified by their firm positions against colonialism and neo-imperialism, in support of the right of nations to sovereign rule without external interference.
“The fact that His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Comrade Dr ED Mnangagwa will be on the Red Square together with President Putin at a very special, particular day for Russia emphasises the close, very special relations between our countries.
“I would say it is a strategic partnership between Russia and Zimbabwe. Of course, our political relations have to be translated into practical economic cooperation to achieve tangible results for the benefit of our people,” Mr Krasilnikov said.
He said the gesture by Zimbabwe’s leader demonstrates the common aspirations the two countries share with like-minded countries from Africa and the Global South towards the establishment of a more just, democratic and multipolar world order for the benefit of the whole world.
“And as the Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, I am very much proud that the leader of the country I am accredited to will be together with my President and with my people on that sacred day for Russia, which is May 9.
“That’s the most important and remarkable thing,” the Russian envoy added.
To ensure a just and equitable global order, the two allies are advocating for multi-polarity as an alternative to unilateralism, signalling the waning of Western influence over the international economic and political order.
