Survivors remember 70th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

Holocaust survivors and world leaders are preparing to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by the Soviet Red Army.

Survivors remember 70th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

Holocaust survivors and world leaders are preparing to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by the Soviet Red Army.

Approximately 300 survivors are expected at the commemoration ceremonies, the youngest of which are now in their 70s.

Despite the liberation of the camp at the hands of the Russian army, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be among those present.

Poland apparently snubbed Mr Putin, failing to send him an invitation.

Poland’s government is extremely critical of Russian actions in Ukraine. The Russian delegation will be led by Sergei Ivanov, Mr Putin’s chief of staff.

Among the leaders to attend are the presidents of Germany and Austria, as well as French President Francois Hollande and others.

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