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Lithuania bans using letter 'Z' in protest over Russia's war in Ukraine

FILE PHOTO: The "Z" symbol is seen painted on a destroyed Russian anti-aircraft ZSU system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the village of Husarivka, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, April 14, 2022. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/File Photo

Lithuania's parliament on Tuesday voted to ban public displays of the letter "Z", the black and orange ribbon of St George, and other symbols seen as expressing support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russian military vehicles in Ukraine are prominently marked with the letter "Z", and it has started appearing on social media and on clothing elsewhere in support of the war.

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