Open-source analysts and military experts first spotted the mysterious Z-shaped letter hand-painted on Russian tanks and military trucks massed on the Ukrainian border on 19 February, leading to widespread speculation among western experts as to what the letter meant.Walking around Moscow, one occasionally spots cars with a Z painted on them, but the sign is yet to gain genuine widespread use among the Russian population.Some Russians, however, have ridiculed Z. During Sunday’s countrywide rallies against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, some protesters were seen holding signs with the word Zachem (For what?).Russians have also taken to the internet to post various memes satirising ZWhy has the letter Z become the symbol of war for Russia?Russia-Ukraine war: live updates Continue reading…
Open-source analysts and military experts first spotted the mysterious Z-shaped letter hand-painted on Russian tanks and military trucks massed on the Ukrainian border on 19 February, leading to widespread speculation among western experts as to what the letter meant.
Walking around Moscow, one occasionally spots cars with a Z painted on them, but the sign is yet to gain genuine widespread use among the Russian population.
Some Russians, however, have ridiculed Z. During Sunday’s countrywide rallies against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, some protesters were seen holding signs with the word Zachem (For what?).
Russians have also taken to the internet to post various memes satirising Z