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Sochi woman charged with ‘Nazi or extremist symbolism’ for posting ‘Glory to Ukraine’ in Korean on WhatsApp

A 38-year-old woman in Sochi has been charged with displaying “Nazi symbolism or symbols of extremist organizations,” a misdemeanor under Russian law, for posting a Korean-language status update on WhatsApp, according to multiple Russian Telegram channels. The status reportedly translated to “Glory to Ukraine.”

The woman faces either a fine or an arrest of up to 15 days.