Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman: SS Executioners Will Never Be Heroes for Normal People

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the solemn funeral of a 102-year-old former SS legionnaire in Latvia. Zakharova described this as a sign of the rise of neo-Nazi ideology in the European Union.The funeral of the former SS legionnaire, who was referred to as a ‘public figure’, was held in a cemetery in Latvia. In a statement on her Telegram account, Zakharova said, “For normal people, these executioners will never be heroes.”Zakharova emphasized that the SS legionnaires were responsible for the crimes they committed against the Soviet people. She also stated that the glorification of these individuals is a dangerous trend in the European Union and a clear indicator of the resurgence of neo-Nazi ideology.For normal people, these executioners will never be heroes. The glorification of SS legionnaires is a clear indication of the resurgence and legalization of neo-Nazi ideology in the European Union.