President Vladimir Putin is using the Z — a symbol that does not appear in the Russian Cyrillic alphabet — to promote support for his invasion of Ukraine.

Regardless of its original military meaning, "Z" has become a symbol for support of Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine both at home and abroad. Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is facing disciplinary ...

In Germany, officials plan to prosecute those who display the "Z" symbol as a way to show support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nancy Faeser, the interior minister for the state of Berlin ...

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine dragged into its second week, photos have emerged of Russian tanks and uniforms emblazoned with various symbols, including “Z” and “V,” leading to ...

The Z symbol has been public for less than a month and has already gotten press coverage around the world, while supposedly inspiring millions of Russians. At just a few weeks old, ...

The white Z, as seen above, has become a major pro-Russia symbol amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Andrej Isakovic/AFP via Getty Images. Professor Michael Clarke, former director for the think ...

The symbol "Z"—together with the letter "V"—was first noticed as a marking on Russian military vehicles in the first days of Moscow's troops invasion of Ukraine.

Russian tanks emblazoned with ‘Z’ were first spotted on Ukraine’s border. Here’s how the letter became a pro-war symbol ...

The “Z” was no longer a mysterious symbol. Over the course of a few days, it had come to stand for loyalty, devotion to the state, murderous rage, and unchecked power.

Gymnast Ivan Kuliak defended the decision to wear a “Z” on his chest at the Apparatus World Cup in Doha, Qatar, in apparent support of Russia’s military as it invades Ukraine.

Ivan Kuliak wears a "Z" symbol at a gymnastics World Cup event in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. The letter has become widely regarded as a symbol of support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The “Z” symbol is viewed as a sign of support for Russia, including its invasion of Ukraine. The symbol has been seen on Russian equipment and clothing in Ukraine.