No V and Z: In Berlin on May 8-9, Russian flags and symbolism were banned

As the information is emphasized, the flags are forbidden not only on the streets, but also around the Soviet memorials, there are no military uniforms, any designation of the letters V or Z or other signs that glorify Russia's war against Ukraine. Russian military and derivative songs are also prohibited. In Europe, on May 8, the memory of the dead in the Second World War is honored.

At the same time, on May 8 and 9, Russians living in Germany, and local left and communist forces, intend to hold rallies near the Brandenburg Gate, as well as put wreaths on Soviet monuments in Treptov Park and Tirgarten Park. In addition, on May 9, the Russian nationalist rock band Nachtwölfe ("night wolves") is about to speak in Berlin, which together with the same name are considered supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In recent years, they have traveled to fables through Slovakia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Saxony and Brandenburg, so that it will appear in the German capital until May 8 and 9. Last year, a crowd of 100 rockers was banned from entering the city, but a column of 60 motorcycles was divided into several groups and still came to Treptov Park. Measures, the main theme of which will be the current Russian-Ukrainian war, and they will have both pro-Russian and anti-Russian character.

Yes, supporters of Ukraine on May 8 are gathering for a demonstration in the government quarter under the slogan "Peace of Europe! Russian soldiers, away from Ukraine!". In 2023, Berlin police initially banned both Russian and Ukrainian symbols. However, the City Court overturned the ban for Ukrainian flags and symbols. Law enforcement will exacerbate safety measures to avoid contractions. In addition, the provocations for May 8 and 9 are ready in the Baltic and Moldova countries.

In Estonia, on May 9, the symbolism associated with Russia's aggression was banned, and in Moldova will fine people with St. George's ribbons and symbols of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. We will remind, in April Focus wrote that the office of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky informed what to expect during the celebrations that will take place in Moscow in honor of Victory Day.