Putin hit by Russian uprising as Freedom Legion burns Kremlin ‘swastika’ in public protest
The Daily Express: Putin hit by Russian uprising as Russian protesters are risking their lives to stand up to Vladimir Putin by publicly burning a symbol associated with oppression in Ukraine.
A man burning the flag labelled with the infamous “Z” symbol commonly seen on Russian vehicles and equipment in Ukraine. As a result, it has become associated with the invasion.
Igor Sushko, a Ukrainian-born American who shared the video on Twitter, likens the symbol to a “swastika”. Mr Sushko is director of the Wind of Change Research Group, a think tank based in Washington, DC.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hit by Russian uprising a series of events and protests are now appearing globally.
The flag was hung outside a gym in Krasnodar in the Kamchatka Krai region of southern Russia, 247 miles from Ukraine’s easterly border.
He says the act of defiance was carried out by the Freedom of Russia Legion.
The movement began as a group of Russian soldiers who defected to fight for Ukraine.
He said: “The setting on fire of the swastika, Russian Freedom Legion has claimed responsibility.
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