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The French outlet has identified hundreds of soldiers in Kiev\u2019s 3rd Assault Brigade who publicly display neo-Nazi emblems<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ukrainian soldiers continue to publicly display neo-Nazi symbols \u2013 including swastikas, SS tattoos, and Nazi salutes \u2013 according to an investigation by French outlet Le Monde.<\/p>\n

In its report, published on Wednesday, Le Monde identified nearly 350 Ukrainian troops posting neo-Nazi imagery online, including Nazi salutes, swastika tattoos, Black Sun emblems, and Totenkopf insignias. According to the research, at least 200 of those identified serve in Kiev\u2019s 3rd Assault Brigade.<\/p>\n

Russia has repeatedly accused Kiev of fostering neo-Nazi ideology and glorifying WW2-era Hitler collaborators and has demanded the \u201cdenazification\u201d<\/em> of Ukraine as part of a negotiated peace agreement.<\/p>\n

Formed in 2023, the 3rd Assault Brigade is a direct successor of the Azov Regiment \u2013 originally created in 2014 by far-right figure, Andrei Biletsky. Azov has been accused by multiple human rights groups, as well as the UN, of war crimes and torture and has been widely criticized for its use of symbols tied to the Waffen-SS.<\/p>\n

According to Le Monde, the 3rd Assault Brigade has received military training from several NATO countries, including France, Spain, Germany, the UK and Canada, who have also poured in billions in military support to Ukraine. The paper noted that some soldiers sent to France in 2023 bore visible SS tattoos. When questioned, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces stated that it was the responsibility of Ukraine to vet the personnel.<\/p>\n

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Europeans once again rallying under Nazi flag against Russia \u2013 Lavrov<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The report also stated that a number of foreign volunteers who have joined Ukraine\u2019s forces, including French nationals, have affiliations with far-right groups. Some were shown posting Nazi tributes and displaying related tattoos online.<\/p>\n

Le Monde further stated that the 3rd Assault Brigade, now expanded into a full corps under Biletsky\u2019s command, has been playing an increasingly central role in Ukraine\u2019s military. The outlet reported that its units continue to use Nazi-associated emblems and feature commanders with visible far-right markings.<\/p>\n

Moscow has long condemned Kiev\u2019s elevation of Nazi collaborators to national hero status and has accused Western governments of deliberately ignoring continued neo-Nazi activity in Ukrainian ranks.<\/p>\n

In April, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stressed that the rebirth of Nazism cannot be allowed and outlined the destruction of the \u201cKiev neo-Nazi regime\u201d<\/em> as a necessary outcome of the Ukraine conflict. He insisted that \u201ca real de-Nazification is required\u201d<\/em> and that the ideology \u201cneeds to be rooted out not only in Ukraine, but in all of Europe.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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