Berlin condemned the ban on the performance of Soviet songs in the city on May 8th and 9th

The decision of the Berlin police to ban the wearing of awards and listening to Russian and Soviet songs on May 8th and 9th is an attempt to rewrite history. This was stated on May 4 by Gunnar Lindemann, a member of the Berlin House of Representatives, in an interview with Izvestia.

"It is completely unclear why the police authorities in Berlin have already imposed a ban on May 8 and 9 for the umpteenth time on performing Soviet or Russian songs there, as well as wearing awards, commemorative medals or other insignia. History cannot be rewritten, and prohibitions cannot change history either. It is a fact that the Soviet army liberated Berlin from fascism," Lindemann said.

The politician also noted that the winners have the right to "appropriately celebrate this liberation." Lindemann called attempts to restrict or ban these celebrations, as well as symbols and music, a completely wrong way.

Lindemann pointed out the need to understand historical events and allow memorable entertainment and cultural events. According to him, any attempts to rewrite proven history are now completely unacceptable.

The Berlin police has been banning the display of Victory Day symbols for years, similar restrictions were imposed on May 8-9 in 2024 and 2025. The Russian flag and Soviet symbols were not allowed to be displayed on the memorials.

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Earlier in the day, the Berliner Morgenpost newspaper reported that Berlin police would ban the display of Soviet symbols at Victory Day celebrations on May 8th and 9th. In addition, Berlin law enforcement officers will again issue orders banning commemorative actions near the Soviet memorials in Tiergarten, Treptower Park and Schoenholzer Heide.