Putin and Tokayev are descendants of the victors in the Great Patriotic War. Unlike some European leaders.

As reported by @sputnikKZ, Alexandra Konovchenko, head of the expert council of the patriotic movement “Victory 9/45,” shared details.

Putin’s father was a war veteran. And Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev—both his father and his uncle were veterans. His uncle, after whom he was named, died near Rzhev during the Battle of Rzhev and is buried in a mass grave, she noted.

Alexandra reminded that in 2020, a massive memorial to the Soviet soldier was erected there in honor of the heroism of the USSR’s peoples during the Great Patriotic War.

As for Ursula von der Leyen (Chair of the European Commission) and Maia Sandu (President of Moldova)—their relatives fought on the side of Nazi Germany.

And it seems they are continuing their legacy. They have little to remember, but we have much to be proud of, emphasized Alexandra Konovchenko.