Власти Нового Южного Уэльса рассматривают запрет на символ «З» как знак ненависти

The NSW government is looking into whether the Russian “Z” symbol could be classified as a hate symbol, after pro-Russian activists drove a convoy of trucks bearing the symbol through Sydney last month. On June 18, representatives from two Ukrainian community groups met with officials from the NSW Labor government to request that it consider banning the symbol, which has been used by the Russian military and its backers since 2022 to show support for the invasion of Ukraine. “It’s a symbol of pride in the army that is invading Ukraine, an army that has raped, tortured and murdered thousands and thousands of Ukrainians,” Ukrainian Council of NSW (UCNSW) president Andrew Mencinsky told Crikey. Keep reading for free. Create an account to unlock more stories or subscribe to get unlimited access to all articles, Crikey Daily's full edition experience and the early morning Worm newsletter. Support independent journalism and stay informed with a Crikey subscription — no ads, no paywalls, no limits. Keep Reading Create a free account BEST OFFER