Author: Vita Walton

How the letter Z became a Russian pro-war symbol

When 20-year-old Russian athlete Ivan Kulyak climbed onto the World Cup gymnastics podium alongside event winner Ilya Kovtun of Ukraine, a barely recognizable symbol on his uniform prompted an official investigation into his behavior and widespread condemnation from the international community. The letter Z – taped in white on Mr Kollek’s white shirt as he […]

‘Shocking behaviour’: Russian gymnast displays ‘Z’ on podium next to Ukrainian winner | Gymnastics

Russian gymnast Ivan Kulyak, who was wearing a badge associated with the invasion Ukraine On the medal platform, he was called “for his shocking behaviour”. Kolyak’s shirt had the letter “Z” in a prominent place while standing next to Ukraine’s Kovtun Ilya, gold medalist in the Gymnastics World Cup event in Doha. The letter “Z”, […]

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