Kyiv enacts a ban on the swastika-like “Z” symbol as a new law bans the use of the Russian propaganda mark
- Ukraine will ban the “Z” and “V” symbols seen on Russian military vehicles
- The use of both symbols used to show support for Russia is prohibited
- The symbols are allowed in museums, libraries, scientific works and textbooks
A law has been passed in Ukraine banning the use of symbols of the Russian invasion.
The now banned letters “Z” and “V” were often used to support the Kremlin’s actions.
The letters were originally used to identify Russian military vehicles.
They were later projected onto buildings in Moscow, printed on clothing, and promoted by Russian athletes.
Russian soldiers and military vehicles often have a “Z” symbol painted on them, which is now banned in Ukraine
The “V” symbol is also used by the invading Russian army and its use has been banned in Ukraine
Ukrainians have described “Z” as the swastika of the current war.
The symbols will continue to be allowed in Ukraine’s museums, libraries, academic works and textbooks, the BBC Monitoring Service reported.
The legislation will also ban the use of Russian war symbols and activities aimed at spreading propaganda to undermine Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Margarita Simonyan, the head of state propaganda channel Russia Today, made a bizarre claim that her country “could have dealt with Ukraine in hours” if it wanted to – but the invasion lasted longer because the Russians “pity the Ukrainians.” “.