The Latin-script letter Z (Russian: зет) is one of several symbols painted on military vehicles of the Russian Armed Forces involved in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, speculated to help task forces distinguish themselves from other allied or enemy forces.As a pro-war symbol, the "Z" has been used by the Russian government as a propaganda tool, and by Russian civilians as a sign of support for the invasion. Outside Russia, the government of Czechia has classified the "Z" symbol as an equivalent to the swastika, and Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan laws prohibit publicly displaying the "Z" symbol...