Aid for Victims of Leningrad Siege
February 17, 2025
Berlin/Minsk – Germany and Belarus have agreed to provide humanitarian aid to victims of the Leningrad Blockade during World War II. This was announced by the Federal Foreign Office and the Belarusian Embassy in Berlin on Thursday.
The aid will benefit survivors of the blockade, who live in Belarus and are now elderly and often in need of care. The funds will be used to provide food, medicine, and other essential items.
The Leningrad Blockade was a siege of the city of Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) by Nazi Germany and its allies from September 1941 to January 1944. The siege was devastating, and an estimated 1 million people died from starvation, cold, and disease.
Germany has a historical responsibility to address the suffering caused by the siege, and is committed to providing humanitarian aid to the victims. Belarus has also been affected by the war, and the cooperation with Germany is a sign of solidarity.
The aid program will be implemented by the German Red Cross and the Belarusian Red Cross. The first deliveries are expected to take place in the coming months.
Background
The Leningrad Blockade was one of the most horrific events of World War II. The siege lasted for 900 days, and the city was completely cut off from the outside world. The population of Leningrad faced starvation, cold, and disease.
The German army and its allies gradually surrounded Leningrad, and by September 8, 1941, the city was completely cut off. The only way in and out of the city was by boat across Lake Ladoga.
The Germans bombed and shelled Leningrad relentlessly, and the city’s infrastructure was destroyed. The population of Leningrad suffered from hunger, cold, and disease.
In the winter of 1941-1942, the situation in Leningrad was at its worst. The city was ravaged by famine, and people were dying in the streets. The death toll reached over 1 million people.
In January 1944, the Soviet Army finally broke the siege of Leningrad. The city had been liberated, but the suffering of the population continued.
The Leningrad Blockade is a reminder of the horrors of war, and the importance of remembering and honoring the victims.
Hilfen für Opfer der Blockade Leningrads
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