The Latin-script letter Z (Russian: зет, romanized: zet, IPA: [zɛt]) is one of several symbols (including "V" and "O") painted on military vehicles of the Russian Armed Forces involved in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

2024年8月21日 · The final iteration of ordering the letters Z, O, and V coalesced themes of history, ideology, and the cult of personality into the powerful symbol ZOV — a true mental weapon of mass...

2022年3月9日 · It has become a symbol of the Russian invasion, painted on military vehicles, printed on T-shirts and widely distributed through social media in support of Moscow's war. The roots of Russia's...

2022年3月8日 · 20-year-old Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak attached the letter 'Z' to his chest before receiving his bronze medal in the parallel bars at the Gymnastics World Cup 2022 in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday....

2022年8月23日 · The work is titled ZOV, three letters that mean "call" in Russian, while playing with the letters "Z," "O" and "V" painted on Russian military vehicles. The story reveals the appalling...

2024年6月27日 · The letter “Z” on Russian tanks is used to distinguish different units and prevent friendly fire. It is believed to stand for “zapad,” which means west in Russian.

2022年3月7日 · A new symbol of support for Russia’s war against Ukraine has emerged – a white “Z” often stylised to appear as if written in thick brushstrokes.

2022年3月7日 · In late February, days before Russian forces launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine, videos and photos began circulating on social media showing tanks, communications trucks and rocket launchers...

2024年3月8日 · There is no specific abbreviation or acronym for “ZOV” in the Russian army. The term “ZOV” is the title of a book written by Pavel Filatyev, which criticizes the war. It is not an official or commonly used abbreviation in the military. How do Russians tell the difference between 3 and з?

2024年6月25日 · ZOV, which is the title of a book written in Russian, is a play on the signs “Z” and “V” that mark Russian military vehicles in Ukraine. These signs have become symbols promoted by Russian state media and officials to show support for the war. How do Russians tell the difference between 3 and з?