Mystery of the ‘Z’, the pro-war symbol adopted by Russian military, sports stars and beyond

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is facing disciplinary action after displaying the ‘Z’ symbol on his chest at the Apparatus World Cup.

The 20-year-old sport star’s gesture has been perceived as propaganda for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian tanks, vehicles and artillery have been spotted bearing the same symbol ever since war broke out in late February.

Elsewhere, Russian military and other pro-war supporters have used the symbol in flash mob stunts and protests.

It remains to be seen if the symbol will become a defining visual of the conflict.

Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gymnastics/2022/03/07/russian-gymnast-displays-pro-war-z-symbol-stood-next-ukrainian/

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