Explained: What Does The "Z" Symbol On Russian Military Vehicles Mean
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine, now in its twelfth day, has seen more than 1.5 million people flee the country.
Tanks and Russian military vehicles have become common in Ukraine now. Since the Ukraine war began 13 days ago, these vehicles are roaming around near Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities sporting a “Z” marking painted on their sides. "Z" is a letter that Russian Military are putting on their vehicles departing to Ukraine. Some interpret "Z" as "Za pobedy" (for victory). Others - as "Zapad" (West). Anyway, this symbol invented just a few days ago became a symbol of new Russian ideology and national identity pic.twitter.com/iWuBPhhdEb
Social media is full of the images of the white emblem, stylized in a thick brushstroke. Many protesters, particularly those supporting Russia, have been found wearing them on t-shirts too.
What is the meaning of the "Z" symbol?
According to Galina Starovoitova Fellow Kamil Galeev, "Z" is a letter that Russian Military are putting on their vehicles departing to Ukraine. "Some interpret "Z" as "Za pobedy" (for victory). Others - as "Zapad" (West),” the scholar said on Twitter.
