No forgiveness for aggressors! 1966

Created in 1966 by the artist Victor Borisovich Koretsky, this poster delivers a powerful anti-war message characteristic of Soviet propaganda during the Vietnam War era. The image shows a grieving mother clutching her child, both depicted in stark black and white through vertical distortion lines that intensify their anguish. Behind them, a harsh yellow background reveals silhouettes of falling bombs marked “US,” clearly pointing to American military actions in Vietnam. The contrast between the terrified figures and the descending bombs underscores the suffering of civilians caught in the conflict. At the bottom, the slogan reads “No forgiveness for aggressors!” («Нет прощения агрессорам!»). The poster calls for moral condemnation of the war and reflects the strong Soviet support for Vietnam against American intervention.