All articles tagged with #flag
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Rep. Dave Taylor from Ohio condemned the display of an altered American flag with a swastika in his office, calling it 'vile' and stating that an investigation is ongoing with Capitol Police.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Russian soldiers accidentally revealed their firing positions when they attempted to shoot down a Ukrainian flag attached to helium balloons flying over occupied territory in eastern Ukraine. The flag launch, commemorating the founding of Avdiyivka, was successful in flying over Russian-occupied Donetsk for several hours. The Ukrainian military used the revealed positions to launch an attack on the Russian soldiers, although specific details and the success of the attack were not provided. The occupied territories are currently holding elections, which have been dismissed as "fake" by Kyiv and the West.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kyiv Independent
Ukraine's blue-and-yellow flag, which has been the official state flag since independence in 1991, holds deep historical and symbolic significance. The colors have been observed in flags and banners dating back to the 13th century, representing Ukraine's national revival and resistance against oppression. The flag has been banned and raised throughout history, including during the Soviet era and recent Russian invasion. The red-and-black flag, associated with Ukrainian nationalism, also holds historical significance. Despite controversies surrounding its past associations, the flag represents pride and resistance for many Ukrainians. The flag has been present in various milestones, from scientific expeditions to space missions, and has gained international recognition.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
The Biden administration's Pride Month celebration at the White House included a new "Progress Pride Flag" that represents transgender, non-binary, and intersex Americans, as well as people of color and AIDS victims and survivors. However, some critics have taken issue with the flag, claiming it represents a cult of pedophilia and an unwanted takeover of traditional gay symbolism. The flag's designer, Daniel Quasar, says it forces viewers to confront their feelings towards the original pride flag and its meaning, while also highlighting the current needs within the LGBTQ+ community. The White House has been flying the flag at pride celebrations for the past three years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A Ukrainian official, Oleksandr Marikovskyi, punched a Russian representative after the unidentified man ripped a Ukrainian flag from Marikovskyi’s hands during the Summit of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) in Ankara, Turkey. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine reached new extremes this week when Moscow accused its enemy of trying to assassinate President Vladimir Putin with two drones aimed at the Kremlin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied his military was responsible for the strikes during an appearance at the International Criminal Court at The Hague in the Netherlands on Thursday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A Russian delegate tore a flag from the hands of a Ukrainian MP during a diplomatic conference in Turkey, leading to a physical confrontation between the two. The incident occurred after members of the Ukrainian Parliament tried to disrupt a speech by Russian delegates during a meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation. The tensions between the two countries have been escalating after Russia accused Ukraine of trying to assassinate President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack on the Kremlin in Moscow. Ukraine denies the accusation and British security officials believe the attack was a 'false flag' operation by Russia to distract Ukraine from its anticipated counter-offensive and rally up support back home.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
As Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary, the country's blue and white national flag has become a symbol of deep divisions. Anti-government protesters have reclaimed the flag, which they say has been co-opted by nationalists claiming to have greater legitimacy to decide the country's character and future. The protests erupted after the country's most right-wing government in history announced its planned judicial overhaul, which critics say would imperil Israel's democratic fundamentals. Many of the country's Palestinian citizens do not feel represented by the flag, and for Palestinians in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and east Jerusalem, the flag is an emblem of a 56-year-old occupation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hindustan Times
Pro-Khalistan activists pulled down the Indian national flag outside the Indian high commission in London, prompting India to summon the British deputy high commissioner to lodge a protest. India demanded an explanation for the absence of British security that allowed the activists to enter the mission premises. India expects the UK government to identify, arrest, and prosecute each one of those involved in the incident and to put in place stringent measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.