In the aftermath of Germany’s national commemoration of the anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany, tensions reached a new level in Berlin. Oxana Evdokimova, a DW reporter, documented the protests that took place on this significant day. What started as a celebration of “Victory Day,” a day of remembrance for many Soviet countries, turned into an opportunity for political and social demonstration.
The conflict in Ukraine has proven to have far-reaching effects, with Russian speakers in Germany feeling the rift between opposing sides. As pro and anti-Putin factions clashed on the streets of Berlin, dueling protests over Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine exposed the divide in the Russian-speaking community. In her documentary, Oxana delves deeper into the critical narrative and captures the emotions of both Putin supporters and opponents in her reporting. Experience the riveting commentary and the heated exchanges from Berlin, where DW correspondent Oxana Evdokimova uncovers the challenges and realities of living in a divided world.
