The Russian Ministry of Defense explained what the ‘Z’ and ‘V’ symbols on armored vehicles, tanks and aircraft mean in their operations in Ukraine. The letter ‘Z’ stands for ‘Victory,’ while the letter ‘V’ stands for ‘Mission will be completed,’ according to the statement.

During Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, the letters ‘Z’ and ‘V’ were prominently displayed on tanks and armored vehicles. As a result, both Russians and the world questioned the symbols’ meanings. Many sources claimed that the letter “Z” in the word “Zapad” represented the army’s western wing, while the letter “V” represented the army’s eastern wing.