The rationale behind the BSB flag is that it removes the lower red strip that symbolizes blood, violence or, for some, Communism, and offers a peaceful, non-imperialistic symbol for Russians ...

The flag emerged in late February, a week after Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine. On February 27, it appeared in a viral tweet by user @AssezJeune, describing it as “de-Sovietized, without ...

The Russian flag flew during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. It won’t in the upcoming Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. (AP) ...