Russian pro-Putin bikers are revving up controversy, as they take part in what’s described as a “Victory Ride” to Berlin.<br /><br /> The ride has been organised to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.<br /><br /> Members of “The Night Wolves” are among the riders – a group blacklisted by the US for taking part in Russia’s annexation of Crimea.<br /><br /> “Twenty people set off from here. I think the convoy will become much bigger though. People will join us on the way,” said Alexander Zaldostanov, leader of the club.<br /><br /> “Thirty-thousand Polish bikers have expressed their solidarity with us, their support.”<br /><br /> From Moscow, the bikers plan to ride through Minsk and Brest, in Belarus, then through Poland and into Germany. <br /><br /> But Poland says it will not allow “The Night Wolves” to cross its border and enter the European Union. <br /><br /> Warsaw’s foreign ministry has refused to grant visas, citing a lack of information about the ride. Moscow claims the decision is politically motivated. <br /><br /> The spat is l
