Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory message to Armenia’s President Armen Sarkissian on the 75th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. The message reads as follows, in particular:

"Marking this sacred day for our peoples, we pay our deep respects to the immortal feat of all those who fought against fascism, ensuring peace and freedom for future generations.

I am convinced that the traditions of military brotherhood, solidarity and mutual assistance, which were strengthened during the years of the war, will continue to serve as a solid foundation for the development of Armenian-Russian allied relations."