Stuart Dowell
Founded in 1851, Wedel survived both Nazi and communist rule.

Stuart Dowell
Founded in 1851, Wedel survived both Nazi and communist rule.
His words come amid renewed controversy over the massacres after remarks last week by Ukraine’s foreign minister.
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