(Bandar Seri Begawan, 12th) The Russian Embassy in Brunei yesterday held a reception at its embassy in Kampong Manggis to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II.
Russian Ambassador to Brunei Mikhail Vladimirovich Balanov stated at the event that World War II was the most destructive conflict in human history, claiming tens of millions of lives and leaving an indelible mark on every country.
The Ambassador called for upholding the truth of history and emphasized that any attempts to distort or rewrite the history of the war must never be tolerated.
He stressed that respecting the memory of the fallen and recognizing the true cost of peace remain key to preventing the recurrence of similar tragedies.
Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of civil society attended the reception.