The letter ‘Z’ has become a symbol of support for Vladimir Putin and his war. This phenomenon has grown in a very short time, but its origin is a mystery.
Nobody is sure of the exact meaning of the symbol or where it started, but there are various theories. The letter ‘Z’ does not exist in the Russian alphabet. Some experts believe it represents “Za pobedy” (for victory); others say it could be “Zapad” (West).
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