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Ukraine outlaws public display of Saint George's ribbons

Ukraine outlawed the public display of the ribbon which is used in Russia as a patriotic symbol as well as a symbol of public support to the Russian government.

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Lena Savchuk

Press TV, Kiev

Be careful while wearing black and orange bicolor patterns of Saint Georgian ribbon in Ukraine. Kiev has outlawed the public display of the ribbon which is used in Russia as a patriotic symbol as well as a symbol of public support to the Russian government. The symbol has gradually been associated with pro-independence sentiment in eastern Ukraine.

Press TV’s Lena Savchuk has the details in this report.