>>43176984>Since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the St. George ribbon has become a significant auxiliary symbol of Russian military aggression [33] , while being combined with the main symbols of the invasion - the letters Z and V [34] . >In the international community, the process of moving away from the symbol has accelerated [33] , except for Russia, the action was officially announced only in 8 countries [35] . destroyed during the fighting However, at the same time, actions were also held in the territories occupied by Russia, including Mariupol [36] . >In September 2022, the State Duma adopted a law according to which the St. George Ribbon “is recognized as one of the symbols of the military glory of Russia and the victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War,” and on December 29, 2022, the President of Russia signed the law adopted by the State Duma [37] . This status provides for the introduction of a criminal punishment for desecrating a tape: a fine of up to 5 million and imprisonment of up to 5 years [38] . It's over like you wouldn't believe.
