Summary
Headline: Russian fascist symbols removed from roadside
Short Summary: Pro-Russian 'Z' and 'V' symbols, linked to Russian military aggression in Ukraine, were removed from public structures near Olaine, Latvia after being reported by citizens.
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Latvian authorities removed public displays of pro-Russian war symbols, specifically the letters 'Z' and 'V', from roadside structures near the city of Olaine. These symbols, associated with support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, were reported by citizens and promptly painted over by maintenance teams following police and road authority coordination.
Notes: Z-vandalism and cleanup of Roadside markers
Evidence
- "Police continue to receive reports about the public display of symbols glorifying Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, in particular the prominent use of the letters 'Z' and 'V' as used on the invad..."
- "On Tuesday, incidents involved the main highway from Riga and a local road, with the letter 'Z' drawn on a bus stop and on an emergency phone marker."
- "Soon after the police and representatives of Latvian State Roads and a road maintenance company acted after journalists saw the situation. They promised that in the future they would react more quickl..."
- "By early Thursday morning the offensive sign had been painted over again, this time with prohibited symbols were still visible underneath."
- "The State Police has started an administrative violation process for this case for the use of symbols glorifying military aggression and war crimes in a public place. The person responsible is liable ..."
Location
Location: Olaine region, near Riga, Latvia
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