What does the Z symbol mean and why is it on Russian tanks? | Ukraine explained
A Russian gymnast’s “shocking” decision to wear a “Z” linked to support for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine while on the podium in Doha has drawn global attention to the symbol. The Z symbol has been sweeping social media after first appearing as an identifier on Russian tanks. But what does it mean and how has it become a mainstream propaganda symbol for the Kremlin - leading some commentators to describe it as “the new Swastika”. Continue reading: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/wh... Subscribe to the Evening Standard on YouTube: / @thelondonstandard
