The letter 'Z' has become a symbol for Russians who support the invasion of Ukraine
The letter’s ubiquity has led many to conclude that its adoption is an orchestrated Kremlin effort to drum up support for the war.
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The letter’s ubiquity has led many to conclude that its adoption is an orchestrated Kremlin effort to drum up support for the war.
The letter ‘Z’ has become a symbol for Russians who support the invasion of Ukraine
The “Z” first drew attention several weeks ago when it was painted a couple feet high on the sides of the thousands of tanks, armoured personnel carriers and other military vehicles mustering along the Russian border with Ukraine.
There are Z stickers on the backs of cars, on T-shirts and billboards, and one Russian Gymnast wore it on his uniform while competing against a Ukrainian.
Government supporters are using the letter as a pro-war symbol to show solidarity with Russia’s armed forces.