politics
May 9, 2026
“Ardor, audacity and dedication”: Nicaragua congratulates Russia on the 81st anniversary of the Great Victory
The co-presidents of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, sent the Russian people and President Vladimir Putin a congratulatory message on the occasion of Victory Day.

TL;DR
- Nicaragua's co-presidents, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, congratulated Russia on the 81st anniversary of the Great Patriotic War Victory Day.
- The message praised the Soviet Union's victory over Nazism and highlighted the sacrifices made to end the war.
- Ortega and Murillo expressed solidarity with Russia in the ongoing fight against fascism and barbarism.
- They emphasized the importance of peace, reason, and the force of life, honoring those who fought for justice and love.
- The leaders stated that Nicaragua has a history of fighting for peace and dignity.