Residents and guests of Ukraine are asked not to use St. George's ribbons during the May holidays, especially on the 8th and 9th. This was stated on the TV channel "112 Ukraine" by the adviser to the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Zoryan Shkiryak. "I ask you to refrain from using prohibited communist symbols. First of all - the St. George ribbons. This applies to the entire period, including May 8-9, "he said.. Otherwise, according to Shkyryak, the sight of St. George's ribbon can cause "a logical and objectively correct reaction of the Ukrainian patriot and citizen". Since 2015, the law "On the condemnation of the communist and national-socialist (nazi) totalitarian regimes in Ukraine and the prohibition of propaganda of their symbols". On May 8, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation as a sign of solidarity with European countries, which in turn celebrate the surrender of Nazi Germany. May 9 in Ukraine - Victory Day. St. George's ribbon - black-orange or black-and-yellow - a ribbon to the Order of St. George, as well as to the Soviet Order of Glory. Since 2005, in Russia and other countries, the action "St. George's Ribbon" is taking place, within the framework of which the ribbons of the same colors are distributed to the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War. In Ukraine, St. George's ribbon is also considered a symbol of supporters of the federalization of the country, the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, as well as pro-Russian activists.

Original article: The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine was asked to abandon the St. George ribbons.