The presidential response message states, in particular:
”2005 is a special year: we will be marking the 60th anniversary of the Great Victory. The victory over Nazism was won at the price of millions of lives, by courage and heroism of the generation of front-line fighters. This feat will forever remain in the memory of grateful mankind, and no one has the right to blacken or belittle it. It is my belief that all attempts to review the results of the Second World War, exonerate the real criminals, and slander the victorious heroes are doomed to failure.
”You staunchly defend not only your honest name, but also historical justice, the honor of combat comrades. In your courageous and righteous struggle you will be further given all the necessary help.
”I wholeheartedly wish you and your near ones a happy New Year. I wish you good health, successes, prosperity and all the best.“