A white Z can often be seen on tanks and uniforms of Russian troops. It stands for “za pobedu” (“For victory”). The symbol is also used in Germany, with consequences.
In Germany, the Z symbol, which stands for support for the Russian war in Ukraine, is increasingly being investigated.
According to a survey by the editorial network Germany (RND) of several state authorities, more than 140 investigations into the support of the Russian war of aggression have been initiated since February 24. In the majority of cases it is about the use of the Z symbol. Since such procedures are not recorded separately in all federal states, the actual number is likely to be much higher.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, a white Z has often been seen on Russian tanks and uniforms. It stands for “za pobedu” (“For victory”). It is also shown outside of the war zone on buildings, cars and clothing, as well as on social media. Several federal states have announced criminal consequences if the symbol should also be shown in Germany.
According to the NRW Ministry of the Interior, among other things, it could be considered “approval of a criminal offense” if a connection with the Ukraine war could be proven. According to Section 140 of the Criminal Code, there is a risk of up to three years in prison or a fine.
According to an RND survey of interior and justice ministries as well as state criminal investigation offices, at least 19 violations of paragraph 140 have been recorded in Saxony-Anhalt alone since the beginning of the war; According to the state interior ministry, 17 of these cases involved the use of the Z symbol. At least 17 procedures were initiated in Hamburg for the approval of aggressive war, 16 of which were also about the Z symbol. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the state interior ministry is aware of 37 investigations into violations of paragraph 140, and 22 processes involve the Z symbol.
Source: Stern
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